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rat killer
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Re: [NEWS] Cheaper Unlimited Data now available in the West

I finally got it done. Turns out it only cost $2 more for me. I was already paying 13 for the modem and the xFi advantage plan is only 15 in Houston and includes the modem and unlimited data. Guess Comcast is finally backing away from its data cap profiteering. End result is Gigabit service with modem and unlimited data for 104 a month plus tax. Cool beans!
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jhemze
join:2010-09-05
Osseo, MN

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Re: [NEWS] Cheaper Unlimited Data now available in the West

Thanks for your reply. I stopped by the Xfinity store today. Picked up a XB6-T. We had 275 MB connection for $79.99 a month. We are a streaming only house. We upgraded to Gigabit Internet w/xFi Advantage and Unlimited Data for $115.71 a month.
Breakdown:
Performance Plus $39.99 a month
Gigabit Internet $50.00 a month
Xfinity Internet Unlimited Data $10.00 a month
xFi Advantage $15.00 a month

My previous setup:
Linksys - AC5400 Tri-Band Router
Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 (From Costco)

Never had any disconnect issues with my old setup. I'm hoping/fingers crossed with the XB6-T it's a solid performer.
chgo_man99
join:2010-01-01
Sunnyvale, CA

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Question, since you are streaming only what benefit you are getting from going 275Mbps to 1GB? Do you have large household with lot of of streaminng devices? Or doing this to max upload speed to 40Mbps?
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Is that the same terrible Puma chipset seen in D3.0 32DS modem that causes latency spikes and it made to new D3.1 modems? Or is it just worse in performance than Broadcom like in terms of handling volume of tpc/udp connections or higher average ping but OK?

maxbrando
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The 32 channel D3.0 modems used the PUMA6 chipset, DOCSIS 3.1 modems use the PUMA7 chipset that has exhibited to some degree the same flaw as the PUMA6.
jhemze
join:2010-09-05
Osseo, MN

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It was only $10 extra to get 1 GB speed instead of 275Mbps in my area. I got this offer by calling retentions.
The 275 speed was plenty for us before, but since it was only $10 more I went with this instead.

telcodad
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join:2011-09-16
Lincroft, NJ

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said by jhemze:

It was only $10 extra to get 1 GB speed instead of 275Mbps in my area. I got this offer by calling retentions.

The 275 speed was plenty for us before, but since it was only $10 more I went with this instead.

Also, the one major advantage with the gigabit tier is the much higher upload speed you get with it - 35 Mbps (~42 Mbps as overprovisioned).
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Osseo, MN

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Yes the other good thing is the upload speed. This is a speed test I did on my Google Pixel 3XL.

RR Conductor
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Redwood Valley, CA
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I just got off of chat, and was able to add Xfi Advantage and unlimited data for $25 a month, that includes the gateway rental, Xfi Advanced Security and unlimited data.

FYI- The 2 year contract we had was moved up to start today, instead of July, when we originally did the deal. So, we have the deal locked in until November 10th of 2021.

$130.00
TVINTERNET$130.00
HD Digital Preferred 220+ Channels

Blast!® Pro Internet Download speeds up to 250 Mbps

Contract discount expires November 10, 2021
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PREMIUM CHANNELS
Manage Channels
Digital Preferred

Included

Showtime

Included

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Xfinity Internet Unlimited Data

$10.00

Regional Sports Fee

$6.00

Broadcast TV Fee

$9.50

EQUIPMENT RENTALS & SERVICE FEES
Manage Equipment

DVR Service

Included

Service with TV Box

$9.95

Service with TV Box

$9.95

xFi Advantage

$15.00

Taxes, Surcharges and Fees (4)
$7.94
TOTAL TAXES
TV Franchise Fee
$5.71
TV Public, Educ & Govt Fee
$0.51
TV Regulatory Cost Recovery
$0.07
TV Sales Tax
$1.65
You currently pay:
$198.34/mo