Internet Question

dpg · Today, 10:39 AM

Got a question for the WIFI/Internet saavy folks out there. I currently pay 98.00/month from Spectrum (I also have TV through them.) New Hampshire Electric is now hooking up their new internet services in Moultonborough. I believe I currently have 400Mbps service and NHEC offers 100MB for about 50.00/month. I believe my current service is "better/faster" than the 100MB for around half the cost.
All we do with our internet is a couple Blink Cameras, WIFI thermostat and use our phones when we're up. No small kids, gaming etc. Would I be ok with 100MB service and would I really notice any difference?
NHEC does offer faster but then it's about what I'm paying Spectrum anyway.
So..... switch, leave it alone???

TomC · Today, 11:27 AM

I have NH Broadband (in Sandwich) for $50/mo. I work often from home (video calls, etc), have plenty of cameras, a 'smarthome' set up with remote thermostat control, door bell, smart switches, driveway chimes - the whole bit. My wife enjoys streaming movies and surfing the internet simultaneously. I usually get over 100 mbps up/down. I never have any issue with pixelation, buffering, etc. I say go for it.

Stilljester · Today, 11:35 AM

I'm not sure there is right answer here, mainly it will come down to your expected experience when you "use our phones when we're up" and budget...personally I would struggle with 100mb, as I suspect the real speed would be even less in reality. That said, nothing wrong with trying to save money.

Check out this comparison too:
https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/about/speed-simulator

ITD · Today, 11:41 AM

I'm paying $70.16 for 1 gig service from Fidium. Fidium is fiber to the home, so it's 1 gig up and down. I left Spectrum who was charging me a little over $100 per month for internet only. That was 400 down, and like 30 up. That worked ok, but Fidium so far has been a better deal and has worked well.

It basically comes down to what you want and how much you are willing to pay.

Today, 10:39 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,592 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Internet Question Got a question for the WIFI/Internet saavy folks out there. I currently pay 98.00/month from Spectrum (I also have TV through them.) New Hampshire Electric is now hooking up their new internet services in Moultonborough. I believe I currently have 400Mbps service and NHEC offers 100MB for about 50.00/month. I believe my current service is "better/faster" than the 100MB for around half the cost. All we do with our internet is a couple Blink Cameras, WIFI thermostat and use our phones when we're up. No small kids, gaming etc. Would I be ok with 100MB service and would I really notice any difference? NHEC does offer faster but then it's about what I'm paying Spectrum anyway. So..... switch, leave it alone???

Today, 11:27 AM	#2
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 674 Thanks: 21 Thanked 91 Times in 60 Posts	I have NH Broadband (in Sandwich) for $50/mo. I work often from home (video calls, etc), have plenty of cameras, a 'smarthome' set up with remote thermostat control, door bell, smart switches, driveway chimes - the whole bit. My wife enjoys streaming movies and surfing the internet simultaneously. I usually get over 100 mbps up/down. I never have any issue with pixelation, buffering, etc. I say go for it.

Today, 11:35 AM	#3
Stilljester Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 61 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	I'm not sure there is right answer here, mainly it will come down to your expected experience when you "use our phones when we're up" and budget...personally I would struggle with 100mb, as I suspect the real speed would be even less in reality. That said, nothing wrong with trying to save money. Check out this comparison too: https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/about/speed-simulator

Today, 11:41 AM	#4
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,927 Thanks: 476 Thanked 691 Times in 387 Posts	I'm paying $70.16 for 1 gig service from Fidium. Fidium is fiber to the home, so it's 1 gig up and down. I left Spectrum who was charging me a little over $100 per month for internet only. That was 400 down, and like 30 up. That worked ok, but Fidium so far has been a better deal and has worked well. It basically comes down to what you want and how much you are willing to pay.