internet service

RUGMAN · 11-09-2024, 07:08 AM

My internet only service bill from Breezeline has started to creep up, looking to change. We live in laconia and looking at changing to Xfinity, has anyone switched.

BroadHopper · 11-09-2024, 08:01 AM

My Breezeline promotion expired, so I called Breezeline for another. They do not extend promotions. I switched to Xfinity to save money using their current promotion. If you use their 'local channels package', it is not the same as Breezeline. The Maine channels are missing.

Shortly after I canceled Breezeline, a gentleman from Breezeline's office paid a personal visit to discuss why I canceled. The main reason was cost. He took notes on my discussion with sales and why I switched to Xfinity. He will bring it up with management and hopefully, it will be different in the future.

I did mention the pixeling of TV channels and buffering of streaming channels. He assured me they are upgrading their hardware to fiber network and equipment to better handle the traffic in the future. They will be reopening the field office in Belmont as the Laconia license is required.

Hopefully, when the Xfinity promotion expires, Fidium will be available in my area. I will be shopping between three providers.

Hillcountry · 11-09-2024, 08:56 AM

Don’t worry! Xfinity will “creep up” too! 🤪

WinnisquamZ · 11-09-2024, 09:04 AM

Been on Xfinity for close to two years. Internet only. It’s been fine. Promotion almost up. Will try starlink if they don’t extend the current rate which is $70 a month for 1gb

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thinkxingu · 11-09-2024, 09:11 AM

Are the Verizon Wireless or T-Mobile networks available for y'all?

A friend has had T-Mobile for five years at $50/mth. or something with great results, though it's not available at my address.

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WinnisquamZ · 11-09-2024, 09:40 AM

Thought about it. Constantly getting two out of five bars. Should work, but they prioritize phone service over internet during busy season is what I was told. Unsure it would satisfy my needs

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thinkxingu · 11-09-2024, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Thought about it. Constantly getting two out of five bars. Should work, but they prioritize phone service over internet during busy season is what I was told. Unsure it would satisfy my needs

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I probably wouldn't jump with two bars, either.

What about NHEC's service? Are they planned for your area?

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Weekend Pundit · 11-16-2024, 08:23 AM

One of the reasons I switched from Breezeline to Xfinity was the poor customer service - specifically tech support - and issues I was having with their Internet service that they seemed they didn't want to fix. It didn't help that they also closed their Belmont Customer Service office, something that violated the terms of their franchise agreement. Now you have the choice of going to Rochester or Concord if you need to talk with a human being face to face.

I haven't had any issues with Xfinity and if I've had questions I've been able to talk with their representatives in the Gilford office in the Walmart plaza.

I have no idea where Fidium is available at the moment but I do know Consolidated (Fidium) is replacing all of their copper lines with fiber. Makes sense as copper can be expensive to maintain and it doesn't have the bandwidth of fiber. It also means they don't have to share their copper network with competitors if they no longer have a copper network to share. NHEC's New Hampshire Broadband isn't available in all of NHEC's footprint yet, but will be soon enough.

longislander · 11-16-2024, 08:39 AM

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) (“Consolidated Communications” or the “Company”), a top 10 fiber provider in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to be acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (“Searchlight”) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”) in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion, including the assumption of debt.

https://ir.consolidated.com/news/new...n/default.aspx

11-09-2024, 07:08 AM	#1
RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 300 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	internet service My internet only service bill from Breezeline has started to creep up, looking to change. We live in laconia and looking at changing to Xfinity, has anyone switched.

11-09-2024, 08:01 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	My Breezeline promotion expired, so I called Breezeline for another. They do not extend promotions. I switched to Xfinity to save money using their current promotion. If you use their 'local channels package', it is not the same as Breezeline. The Maine channels are missing. Shortly after I canceled Breezeline, a gentleman from Breezeline's office paid a personal visit to discuss why I canceled. The main reason was cost. He took notes on my discussion with sales and why I switched to Xfinity. He will bring it up with management and hopefully, it will be different in the future. I did mention the pixeling of TV channels and buffering of streaming channels. He assured me they are upgrading their hardware to fiber network and equipment to better handle the traffic in the future. They will be reopening the field office in Belmont as the Laconia license is required. Hopefully, when the Xfinity promotion expires, Fidium will be available in my area. I will be shopping between three providers. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

11-16-2024, 08:23 AM	#8
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 345 Thanks: 26 Thanked 69 Times in 42 Posts	Why I Switched One of the reasons I switched from Breezeline to Xfinity was the poor customer service - specifically tech support - and issues I was having with their Internet service that they seemed they didn't want to fix. It didn't help that they also closed their Belmont Customer Service office, something that violated the terms of their franchise agreement. Now you have the choice of going to Rochester or Concord if you need to talk with a human being face to face. I haven't had any issues with Xfinity and if I've had questions I've been able to talk with their representatives in the Gilford office in the Walmart plaza. I have no idea where Fidium is available at the moment but I do know Consolidated (Fidium) is replacing all of their copper lines with fiber. Makes sense as copper can be expensive to maintain and it doesn't have the bandwidth of fiber. It also means they don't have to share their copper network with competitors if they no longer have a copper network to share. NHEC's New Hampshire Broadband isn't available in all of NHEC's footprint yet, but will be soon enough.

11-09-2024, 08:56 AM	#3
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Don’t worry! Xfinity will “creep up” too! 🤪

11-09-2024, 09:04 AM	#4
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,048 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	Been on Xfinity for close to two years. Internet only. It’s been fine. Promotion almost up. Will try starlink if they don’t extend the current rate which is $70 a month for 1gb Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-09-2024, 09:11 AM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Are the Verizon Wireless or T-Mobile networks available for y'all? A friend has had T-Mobile for five years at $50/mth. or something with great results, though it's not available at my address. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk

11-09-2024, 09:40 AM	#6
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,048 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	Thought about it. Constantly getting two out of five bars. Should work, but they prioritize phone service over internet during busy season is what I was told. Unsure it would satisfy my needs Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

11-16-2024, 08:39 AM	#9
longislander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 545 Thanks: 49 Thanked 100 Times in 75 Posts	Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNSL) (“Consolidated Communications” or the “Company”), a top 10 fiber provider in the United States, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to be acquired by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (“Searchlight”) and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (“BCI”) in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $3.1 billion, including the assumption of debt. https://ir.consolidated.com/news/new...n/default.aspx