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Do you have to get the 305 mbs plan to have no data cap?

Right now Comcast suspended the cap. Comcast is moving to Caps and Overage model. 300GB is the lowest the cap will be. There is talk that more expensive service tiers will have a higher cap. If you go over the cap it will be $10 for every 50GB.
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Mr. Donut

Only 300gb?

Now I am going to have too pay 300 a month for no cap or good cap. That's messed up. Look's like I will be getting a Verizon 4g lte booster and paying 2-4 times more for internet with a cap. Internet is going to cost me in the sticks, at lest there will be no more 60% packet loss.

Just go with business class. There are no stated caps but you will have a contract with an ETF.

reply to why60loss
Comcast Business class. Last Time I looked it was appx 10-20 bux more a month.

reply to why60loss
Every tier will have a cap on residential service once Comcast finishes their "testing". As of now the cap is suspended in most areas. When it's reinstated 300GB will likely be the lowest cap and it will go up from there.

Don't count on getting 600GBs though.
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I am moving to Madison height's, VA with the 24572 zip code. So no more living in NC for me.

They are the only game in town and I put in the street address, It said I could get the 20,50 and 105 plan's but did not list the 305. Does the mean I have to call in for it or I just can't get it there.

I really just don't want a cap I would use in possibly a few day's with steam, netfilx, youtube, online gaming and more. I download a good bit as well. So that's why I would want a bigger cap.

Simply get business class, it will be cheaper in the long run.
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Will they even hook that up to a house?

Yes

If I wanted the 305 plan, would I have to call in to find out if they can hook that up or will the web site tell me?

Thank's

The business class may work for me as well I guess. Looking into it now

reply to why60loss
At this time Comcast only has caps for residential customers in the Nashville, TN and Tucson, AZ areas. The Nashville cap is a flat 300GB, and I think that the Tucson cap is a graduated cap that starts at 300GB for the lower speed tiers.

If you are moving to one of those areas, you might want to consider getting business class service instead of residential service. Business class service is not capped. You can view the current prices/tiers at: »business.comcast.com/smb/service···et/plans

Eventually all residential customers will likely have capped service, but how that will look is anyone's guess (that is what the two trial areas are supposed to determine). If you are not moving to one of their cap trial areas, you should be safe to go ahead and get whatever residential speed tier that seems to fit your needs. When caps are eventually activated for all residential customers, you can always sign up for business class service at that time.

OTOH, there are a couple compelling reasons (for some users) to get business class service even if you are not living in one of the cap test areas.

1. If you need static IPv4 addresses, only business class can provide that.

2. Generally, the customer support is better and there is a different support center with a special business class number to call for support. If on-site support is needed, it is usually available same day, 24/7 (as opposed to having to wait several days for a service appointment).

However, there are currently a few disadvantages for business class customers.

1. You can only use one of their leased gateway "modems", or a Motorola SB612x series modem.

2. If you use their leased gateway modem (which is required for static IP accounts), Comcast does not currently support IPv6.

3. Business class requires a one to three year contract with a hefty ETF, and there is also a "professional installation" fee to set the service up (although some have reported being able to bargain the install fee away).

It look's like business class will not even take the address. But yet just Comcast will. Does this mean they won't do it there or that it's just a error?

Well it look's like I will have to call in for the 305 or business class. What is Comcast in the dark ages or something?

I hope that I don't feel the need to pay for the 305 or my Dad would be so pissed for having internet more than 10x faster than his with out costing 10x more.

Thanks for the business class idea, that seem's like a good way to save money for a unlimited user like me or high data user like me. I have unlimited data on my two smart phones and home internet so I have never really had to deal with a hard cap before. Ok 56k day's I did, but then I got unlimited and well then went to cable that has always been unlimited. So this cap for home ISP is new to me and I am glad there seems to be a way around it.

Thanks to all posters.

The house is on a 1-1,5 acre lot so yes I am sure they would. I think there is a possibly it may fail the site survey if it's to far away from the road.

My Verizon bud and just about every one I know would be pissed at me if I managed to get and pay for a 305 connection. I had all ways wanted FIO's, so I am leaning a bit for the 305 idea Vs business class.

Has any one signed up for the 305 had any support issues or speed issues? Like is there any thing I should know before I try that way?

Thanks and the 305 sounds awesome wish it was not so costly.

Yes It will, I have put the address online and can get the 20,50 and 105 plan's. Comcast Tv was in the house at one point I think as well. The web site even showed me a link to this:»www.comcast.com/ned-305 after putting the address in. I know they may not be able to run it to the house or it may be a mistake all together, but at lest I have a shot.

edit: That is cool as mess, even with the 500 start up fee. I just don't care for the 3 year contract with 1k ETF. Oh well it's still cool and if I can fit it in my finances safely I may do it. I will just need to see how every thing works out after I move.