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Re: Start Communications - new TPIA Rogers/Cogeco I still don't understand what I need to do in order to get the $50 fee waived. I am on Cogeco internet and want to switch but what do I say to Cogeco about my current services ? Do I call Start Communications and they deal with Cogeco ? I really can't afford to end up paying $50 I don't have to pay by mistake. |
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I check the mail each day waiting for my box from start.ca |
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PhorksterPremium
join:2004-06-27
Windsor, ON
kudos:1 | reply to rocca
I am so damn excited to get STARTed. I got Shawdirect coming tomorrow and then when Start is up and going I will be rid of Gougeco. |
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 roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to cableordsl
said by cableordsl :Is there a way to get around the $50 installation fee or reduce it? If I don't have a active cable internet, it sounds like I could save me some money if I sign with Cogeco first ($30 installation fee) then switch to Start ($50 installation fee waved). Granted, I would not do that because of the hassle, but..
Sorry no, we pay close to $70 for it and only charge our customers $50. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
START&Cogeco
kudos:6 | reply to rocca
said by rocca:....As for the pre-orders themselves, most of them will start going in tomorrow or Monday and as expected with installation dates late next week or early the following.
Thanks everyone for your patience over the past two weeks. 
UPDATE :
My Cogeco account finish has been postponed by 8 days, and will now cut off at the end of April 9th.
I guess that all I need now is for a modem to be shipped to me from START, and to be advised when to connect it. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
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kudos:6 | reply to rocca
said by rocca:Things are looking good. The initial expected date during announcement was around the 21st, that got pushed back 'two weeks' which would put us around April 4th and we're expecting that our general availability will be ready for about then (ie give or take a day) at which time the web site and order form etc will be updated to reflect the Cogeco offering as GA.
As for the pre-orders themselves, most of them will start going in tomorrow or Monday and as expected with installation dates late next week or early the following.
Thanks everyone for your patience over the past two weeks.
Thanks.
I'll ask Cogeco to postpone my cutoff from end of the 1st to end of the 8th, and then see how next week proceeds.
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Is there a way to get around the $50 installation fee or reduce it? If I don't have a active cable internet, it sounds like I could save me some money if I sign with Cogeco first ($30 installation fee) then switch to Start ($50 installation fee waved). Granted, I would not do that because of the hassle, but.. |
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to Davesnothere
said by Davesnothere:Just wondering aloud, also for the rest of us here, what sort of update you have received today from Cogeco, regarding the timing and progress in fulfilling your/our orders for their territory ? Have they completed their preparations and do you still figure that Friday might be the official launch day ?
Things are looking good. The initial expected date during announcement was around the 21st, that got pushed back 'two weeks' which would put us around April 4th and we're expecting that our general availability will be ready for about then (ie give or take a day) at which time the web site and order form etc will be updated to reflect the Cogeco offering as GA.
As for the pre-orders themselves, most of them will start going in tomorrow or Monday and as expected with installation dates late next week or early the following.
Thanks everyone for your patience over the past two weeks. |
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roccaStart.caPremium
join:2008-11-16
London, ON
kudos:11 | reply to rawashdeh
said by rawashdeh:Any news about the Cogeco launch? I would like to know an actual date (not pre-order info), otherwise might just take up the dsl special no installation for March as I would really like to have internet soon.
Everything is in good shape, our interconnect is up and most of the areas are numbered, test orders are in and fully expect to be general availability by end of next week. Most of the pre-orders will begin processing tomorrow or Monday. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
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I think this post may have gotten lost in the shuffle here, OR else Rocco, er I mean Rocca might have been busy twisting arms at Cogeco yesterday, hehehe.... 
However, I need to tell Cogeco something today about extending my cutoff date, and maybe some others do too.
said by rocca:(March 7th)
We're pleased to announce our new TPIA services which are soft-launching today in Rogers territories and coming to Cogeco in a couple weeks. More details are available on our web site at www.start.ca/services/highspeed or if you have any questions just let me know. Thanks.
Just wondering aloud, also for the rest of us here, what sort of update you have received today from Cogeco, regarding the timing and progress in fulfilling your/our orders for their territory ?
Have they completed their preparations and do you still figure that Friday might be the official launch day ? |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
START&Cogeco
kudos:6 | reply to Steveb1986
said by Steveb1986:said by Mr Smith :Cogeco - Ultimate 30 - 30 Mbps/2 175 gig for $59.95
The ultimate 30 is actually $69.95.It's only $59.95 if you have a bundle. So you save roughly $16.90 assuming you pay $5/month for a rental otherwise you save $22.55/month. I'd say that's a pretty big saving. On top of the 125 extra GB's, start only charges $0.50/GB extra where Cogeco charges $1.00/GB extra....
What HE said !
However, I did receive a bulk snailmail handbill from GOUGEco during 1st week of March, where I think they were offering a $10 break from Ultimate 30 and 50 plans without a bundle, but only if you locked in for a year (ugh, contract  ).
However, when I gave their CS reps the chance to confirm it and maybe offer it to me during my cancellation calls, they knew not of the promo. 
Methinks I should apply for a position of 'Trainer' for CS call centres.
GOUGEco is not the only ISP/IISP who could benefit from someone bringing them up to speed about once a week on recent developments, both internal and with their competition, IMNSHO.
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said by Steveb1986:said by Mr Smith :Cogeco - Ultimate 30 - 30 Mbps/2 175 gig for $59.95
The ultimate 30 is actually $69.95. It's only $59.95 if you have a bundle. So you save roughly $16.90 assuming you pay $5/month for a rental otherwise you save $22.55/month. I'd say that's a pretty big saving. On top of the 125 extra GB's, start only charges $0.50/GB extra where Cogeco charges $1.00/GB extra. Plus Start/Rocca mentioned the possibility of an unlimited package (no promise on that yet I don't think). Win...win...win. At least for me And, given the general CS stories I've heard out of Cogeco, better support contacts. |
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said by Mr Smith :Cogeco - Ultimate 30 - 30 Mbps/2 175 gig for $59.95
The ultimate 30 is actually $69.95. It's only $59.95 if you have a bundle. So you save roughly $16.90 assuming you pay $5/month for a rental otherwise you save $22.55/month. I'd say that's a pretty big saving.
On top of the 125 extra GB's, start only charges $0.50/GB extra where Cogeco charges $1.00/GB extra.
Plus Start/Rocca mentioned the possibility of an unlimited package (no promise on that yet I don't think).
Win...win...win. At least for me |
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join:2004-03-10
Ancaster, ON | reply to Mr Smith
You nailed it. I was also initially excited about a Cogeco alternative but for a $5 difference, it simply isn't worth the hassle of switching unless the extra bandwidth is really important to you.
The deal, as it stands, just isn't enticing enough unless you need the 300gb. I rarely cross the 100gb mark so the speed, stability and reliability of Ultimate 30 suits me just fine.
said by Mr Smith :Yeah..not so sure here as well....
Initially got excited about having a Cogeco alternative but in comparison...
Start - Advanced Cable Internet 20 Mbps/1.5 300 gig for $49.95 +$5 modem rental
Cogeco - Ultimate 30 - 30 Mbps/2 175 gig for $59.95
So...I can save $5 but Cogeco is 50% faster. Start give me 125 gigs more; but possible network congestion. (In my area I never see the speed drop)
There is no compelling reason unless you want the extra 125 gig...if Start included the modem like Cogeco does that would be more appealing.
my current Cogeco Grade A
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said by Davesnothere:Also, ROCCO = a name normally associated with a 'tough guy' persona.
(actually is Rocca - and I'd bet that this typo happens fairly frequently)
Woops lol...Yes Rocca NOT Rocco haha |
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The way Start is setup with aggregate POI and rocca's promise not to oversell you would only get the same network congestion as Rogers/Cogeco's own network.
The only differences on base tiers are really extra bandwidth (not necessary in my parent's or grandma's case) and maybe better routing and download speeds on the west coast and overseas.
The TPIA agreements must be too expensive and noncompetitive to start with if none of the other ISPs regular price can beat Rogers own promos.
The basic packages are just overpriced across the board for 2012. It's like Canadians love paying above world prices for everything. /rant |
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Yeah..not so sure here as well....
Initially got excited about having a Cogeco alternative but in comparison...
Start - Advanced Cable Internet 20 Mbps/1.5 300 gig for $49.95 +$5 modem rental
Cogeco - Ultimate 30 - 30 Mbps/2 175 gig for $59.95
So...I can save $5 but Cogeco is 50% faster. Start give me 125 gigs more; but possible network congestion. (In my area I never see the speed drop)
There is no compelling reason unless you want the extra 125 gig...if Start included the modem like Cogeco does that would be more appealing.
my current Cogeco Grade A
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4 edits | reply to rocca
I found it interesting that including modem rental the most "lucrative" unadvertised promo Rogers offers now for Lite (half off for 6 months 1 year contract) averages out to the same price as Start's regular offering.
Rogers Lite promo: 39.99*6 + 19.995*6 = 359.91/12 = $29.99
Start Basic regular: $29.95 (free activation)
Tek Lite regular: 24.95*12 + 65 (Activation) = 364.4/12 = $30.36
Of course Rogers throws in a free install as well for brand new activations. Either way it sucks nobody is going lower than that for 3000/256 even when you bring your own modem. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
join:2009-06-15
START&Cogeco
kudos:6 | reply to wkim75
said by wkim75:said by wkim75:2. What's the proper steps.... I don't think this was addressed...
I believe that it was, somewhere earlier in the current thread (I know you didn't want to hear that).
On START's website, on the rate plan pages, there is something about waiving the install fee (which applies only to online orders, IIRC).
To qualify for the fee waive, you apparently have to still have an active account with another cable provider in your area at the time that you PLACE your ONLINE order for START Cable internet (Rogers, Cogeco, or another Indie, if I understand it correctly).
Might be better to first review their website, rather than this whole thread.
Also, I hear that Cogeco allows multiple accounts on the same wire, but Rogers does not.
This will influence the logistics of your original question too.
For the best possible answer, I would also suggest making a new thread, either here and/or in the START forum (link below), as plenty of folks will want to be clear on things like these.
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join:2008-11-03
Oakville, ON | reply to wkim75
said by wkim75:2. What's the proper steps one should take to ensure the service is transitioned over nicely, and not abruptly cut off and require a service tech to come out again?
I don't think this was addressed...
Do I order *and* cancel cogeco, or will the process of starting service with Start automatically submit a cancellation? (like when you port your cell number over to a new provider) |
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