Looking for cable modem, advice, switching providers...

[TurboMedic]

I've decided to change over to 3web, my customer loyalty discount is up at Telus, and its costing me $42.50 a month for measly 1.5Mbit service, with a 10 gig cap....So, I'm looking for a little advice, I'm new to the cable market! I was told by someone that the new Motorola Docsis modems cannot have usage tracked on them: myth or fact?

Next up, who uses 3web, its the shaw system so I would imagine the same modems would apply...They sell the modems for $100 bucks from 3web, but does anyone here have one to get rid of, or know anyone selling one?

Which modem is better?? The Motorola SB5100 surfboard (its older?), or the RCA DCM315R?? Both are Docsis 2.0 compatible, so speed isn't an issue.....I also heard the motorola ones are better, and judging by the rest of the motorola electronics I use and abuse on a daily basis, quality isn't an issue...

If anyone can hook me up with a software bundle from 3 web that would be cool too...
Thanks in advance....

[Thaco]

the modems are the same, the service is just piggybacked off shaw, but i have heard nothing but horror stories from 3web customers...


also previously they could not track the docsis but they recently fixed that so they are now tracking, i know several people that have gotten usage abuse emails.

[Ben]

What do you wanna spend per month?

Shaw Extreme is hands down the best for residential providors under 60 bucks, IMO.

[dragonone]

well even with all the letters and what not, they haven't done anything, unlike shaw, they really cut u off

[TurboMedic]

I like the <$40/month for 7Mbit connection.....I just think shaw is pricey for internet.....Still, relatively cheaper than telus considering what you're getting, but thats why I'm leaving...

[Toms-SC]

Steal WiFi :D

[coujoe]

i have a The Motorola SB5100 surfboard, $80 if u wanted, and just letting u know 3 web is the worst service provider...

[coujoe]

my post earlier
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=93756

[kaput]

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[GoChris]

im on shaw extreme via 3web, zero complaints, unless you have to call them, then prepare to be on hold. but my inet was installed good and it almost never goes down, so i dont give a fuck what the customer service is like at this point.

[googe]

Originally posted by Ben
What do you wanna spend per month?

Shaw Extreme is hands down the best for residential providors under 60 bucks, IMO.

3web resells shaw extreme for $39.



usage on docsis 2 modems can be tracked now. 3web doesnt monitor usage. from what ive seen on various forums such as here and broadband reports, no 3web users have been dropped for being abusive yet.

i have a p2p client running literally 24/7 for probably 2 months now, not so much as a phone call or email. someone else on this forum did an experiment and leeched as much as he could (over 300gb if i remember?) and never got a call or warning. obviously there is a limit somewhere, but its clearly a lot more tolerant than shaw or any other isp.

customer service are morons. what else is new?

worth the switch, been with them close to a year now.

edit: PM me and we both get a free month :D

[GoChris]

I did over 600GB last month as a test, and not even so much as an email.

[4DoorGTZ]

Do you need basic cable in order to have 3Web high speed? When cable first came out we got it (kinda hush hush) without having to get cable TV, 4 years later a we were cut off (have satelite dont want cable)

Just curious if the same still applies?

[googe]

Originally posted by 4DoorGTZ
Do you need basic cable in order to have 3Web high speed? When cable first came out we got it (kinda hush hush) without having to get cable TV, 4 years later a we were cut off (have satelite dont want cable)

Just curious if the same still applies?

nope. you dont with shaw either.

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by googe


edit: PM me and we both get a free month :D

I get a free month anyhow....does that mean I get 2 months free??

[GoChris]

Originally posted by TurboMedic


I get a free month anyhow....does that mean I get 2 months free??

no

[TurboMedic]

tell you what googe, you give me your software package, and I'll sign up thru you....we both with, I get software free, and you get a month free!

[GoChris]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
tell you what googe, you give me your software package, and I'll sign up thru you....we both with, I get software free, and you get a month free!

software not needed

[Hakkola]

pfft, come here to chinook, surftime kiosk,


$60 modem, 1 month free, $60 rebate to pay for 2nd and 3rd months, (first six months are 29.95) after it's 37, no contract, no installation fee.


Matt.

[googe]

Originally posted by Hakkola
pfft, come here to chinook, surftime kiosk,


$60 modem, 1 month free, $60 rebate to pay for 2nd and 3rd months, (first six months are 29.95) after it's 37, no contract, no installation fee.


Matt.


^^do that then switch to 3web after 6 months when the price goes up :D

[googe]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
tell you what googe, you give me your software package, and I'll sign up thru you....we both with, I get software free, and you get a month free!

i didnt get the software package, no point...

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by googe



^^do that then switch to 3web after 6 months when the price goes up :D

exactly, no contracts or anything, why not.