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Re: Why Do you stay? said by RLBL:That is what I will do... thank you.
I spoke with a rep today and they advised that I call mid-April and see what I can get
Depending on the rep you get, you might not have to wait. It's been awhile so I forgot that my original switch from Teksavvy to Rogers was for Extreme+ at 30 or 40% off for 1 year.
Part way through that I heard about the 70% off deals, so called in to switch to that (since I could get Ultimate for less than what I was currently paying for Extreme+!). I fully expected to have to pay a cancellation penalty to break my contract, but they said it wasn't a problem for me to switch over to the new deal penalty free. |
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RLBL
join:2012-11-26
Gloucester, ON | reply to TOPDAWG
said by TOPDAWG:I stay cause I can't get anything else. DSL tops out at 3MB here cause I'm to far from the CO and no 3rd party's have unlimited cable in my area. So it's rogers unlimited business 10/2 for 87 a month for me.
I don't like it but all I can get.
Yes I am considering that plan... I do not care about the uploads but things will download 3 times slower on that plan. |
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Okay, I'm going to reply to the OP without reading anything then If I have something to add I'll edit it in later, so this being my unedited version.
First, I have never had an issue with rogers' service, support, sales, or otherwise. The only thing they have ever done to get me angry was the stupid MSO password bridge lock on the SMC but I have the cisco now and its MSO password stays the same... also cusadmin appears to have all the same rights on the device.
Anyway, they are fast when I need them to be, the cable offers all the channels I need (in 1080i but this is ATSC/QAM's fault not rogers', and my AVR Does pretty good DE-interlacing) Their home phone functions and they rewired my house so If I do cancel I can put in a skype phone adapter or anything else to my main line, unlike bell who doesn't use a port, but directly connects the line. So for those of you who have an issue, get a better package. Seriously I'm tired of people on extreme or express bitching about their caps, If you really cared about your internet speed would be the most important factor and you would be on ultimate.
So, price...It is not the best but if you want good quality you need to pay a lot, sure fios is cheaper and faster, but that is in the US and I am in Ontario  . So why do I stay? I suppose because I have disposable income and value quality, if bell's 175/175 was in my area I might switch... but still I would loose my yahoo email and have to have a person in my house... I hate people. |
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I have no choice. Rogers is the only game in town. |
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| It is likely that if you get Rogers you can get TekSavvy. They do offer cable in most locations. Check with the TekSavvy board or on the web page to verify. |
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 TOPDAWGPremium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
kudos:3 | reply to RLBL
yeah it still sucks paying so much. I balance it out by using voip.ms for phone and over a year ago I canceled cable but I'm still getting extended basic.
Still wish had an uncapped 3rd party in my area. |
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TOPDAWGPremium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
kudos:3 | reply to cidknee0
nope no idea WTF tek is doing and how start is in all rogers areas but tek cable is not. I was shocked tek cable is not even in barrie yet but being as they're not there I don't see them coming to midland anytime soon. |
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| said by TOPDAWG:nope no idea WTF tek is doing and how start is in all rogers areas but tek cable is not. I was shocked tek cable is not even in barrie yet but being as they're not there I don't see them coming to midland anytime soon.
Start is on the aggregated model, where they can put their hardware in a single location to provide service to the entire Rogers network.
Teksavvy got into the game earlier and are on the disaggregated model, where they have to put hardware in each city (in larger cities, multiple locations within the city) to provide service to just that one city (or in larger cities, just a portion of the city).
In theory Teksavvy could switch from disaggregated to aggregated, but it would probably mean they'd be taking losses on what they've put in place now.
(Disaggregated is being phased out, so whether they want to or not they'll be switching eventually) |
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bt
join:2009-02-26
canada
kudos:1 Reviews:
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said by Epichappy:Seriously I'm tired of people on extreme or express bitching about their caps, If you really cared about your internet speed would be the most important factor and you would be on ultimate.
That is hands down the dumbest comment in this thread.
I'm fine with you considering speed the most important thing for yourself. But saying that anyone who doesn't feel that way is wrong, that's what I have a problem with.
Why would I need 150 Mbps when it is only the usage limits holding me back?
I don't need the speed to stream HD video - at 18 Mbps I can have multiple HD streams going and not notice a slow-down.
My system updates are scheduled for the middle of the night. I don't care if they take an hour or two to download instead of 5 minutes. Besides, they're running in the background.
None of the games I play would run any better with a faster connection, they all use well under the 18 Mbps while playing, and the ping won't improve by upping the speed either.
About the only thing I'd use more speed for is digital downloads. |
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| said by bt:said by Epichappy:Seriously I'm tired of people on extreme or express bitching about their caps, If you really cared about your internet speed would be the most important factor and you would be on ultimate.
That is hands down the dumbest comment in this thread. Hey here's a Ferrari with a top speed of 300MPH. Now don't take it out of the driveway or we'll penalize you.
Thanks for the speed Rogers. |
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join:2010-10-19
Nepean, ON
kudos:3
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said by bt:said by Epichappy:Seriously I'm tired of people on extreme or express bitching about their caps, If you really cared about your internet speed would be the most important factor and you would be on ultimate.
That is hands down the dumbest comment in this thread. I gotta agree with BT on the stupidity of that comment; I used to have extreme with TekSavvy and now I have express with Start and honestly the only thing that I miss is the 1Mbps upload, although I barely miss it and 512Kbps is suiting my needs just fine. The speed difference 28Mbps to 18Mbps isn't a big issue, just means that I need to wait longer for downloads to complete. |
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join:2011-02-14
London, ON
kudos:1
1 edit | said by JCohen:I gotta agree with BT on the stupidity of that comment; ......and honestly the only thing that I miss is the 1Mbps upload, although I barely miss it and 512Kbps is suiting my needs just fine. The speed difference 28Mbps to 18Mbps isn't a big issue, just means that I need to wait longer for downloads to complete.
Well, to me this is just the most Retarded comment I've ever seen.
LOL, just kidding although I do disagree with it.
BOTTOM LINE, THIS IS WHAT WE GET WHEN WE POST NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS.
This aint the schoolyard back home Dorothy.
It's the real world. People have a right to express themselves whether we agree with them or not............ |
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brad
join:2007-09-06
Etobicoke, ON | reply to joeblow3
said by joeblow3:Ya may get a better price for a short introductory offer but it's not worth the effort to change. They are all the same.
That is pure ignorance, but not surprising in this forum. |
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join:2004-04-01
Kitchener, ON
kudos:1
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#1: DSL in my area is a joke, 1.8meg max.
#2: I currently receive 70% off of my cable.
No other reasons. Tho with satellite, when it rains it pixelated the TV.
I am debating leaving Rogers all together tho, cable only thing holding me back, I still want some stuff. Though if more apps come out for Apple TV or LG such as apps for commercial stations like Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, etc, I'll part way. I can put an antenna in the attic for local programming.
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RLBL
join:2012-11-26
Gloucester, ON | said by J E F F:#1: DSL in my area is a joke, 1.8meg max.
#2: I currently receive 70% off of my cable.
No other reasons. Tho with satellite, when it rains it pixelated the TV.
I am debating leaving Rogers all together tho, cable only thing holding me back, I still want some stuff. Though if more apps come out for Apple TV or LG such as apps for commercial stations like Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, etc, I'll part way. I can put an antenna in the attic for local programming.
For that one can sub to a VPN and stream off of their cites.
I currently have a 25% discount. If they offer me something equal or better I might stay with Rogers . I only have the one service as well as wireless so I am not sure they will do something for me. |
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Bottom line for me, as I've said before, is price and performance.
Price wise, a ton of generous discounts for two years. (70% off internet, 20% off cable even though I should get zero discount on cable and 25% off both wireless and home phone.) As long as I don't get audited, my 20% off cable will stay for two years.
Performance wise, my VPN can max out my 150/10 connection on torrents. If that's not performance I don't know what it.
Digital cable's quality is still better than fibe tv, satellite and netflix or other OTT. If anyone thinks otherwise they must be out of their mind. |
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RLBL
join:2012-11-26
Gloucester, ON | Thanks... I seriously hope I get a decent discount as I do wish to stay with Rogers if I can... If I can simply go to the next tier and not hover that should be good.
I am reading too many reports of slow speed during peak times on teksavvy... |
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bt
join:2009-02-26
canada
kudos:1 Reviews:
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| said by RLBL:I am reading too many reports of slow speed during peak times on teksavvy...
So don't go with Teksavvy. They aren't the only cable alternative out there. |
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RLBL
join:2012-11-26
Gloucester, ON | said by bt:said by RLBL:I am reading too many reports of slow speed during peak times on teksavvy...
So don't go with Teksavvy. They aren't the only cable alternative out there. Nope true... but I have read too many negative reports on others (start, acanac, distributel etc...)
Anyways I was just offered a package/price that suits my needs so I am not looking to leave anymore. I called Friday and was told jack... today I called after seeing what NB gets and they gave me additional usage for free. |
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bt
join:2009-02-26
canada
kudos:1 Reviews:
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| said by RLBL:Nope true... but I have read too many negative reports on others (start, acanac, distributel etc...)
Start has nearly universally positive reviews to date... |
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