cable/phone/internet providers

pjard · 03-21-2014, 05:49 AM

I have everything with Metrocast and it's pretty good.

Merrymeeting · 03-21-2014, 08:33 AM

It's really no different here than elsewhere. It depends on what services you have available in your location.

Metrocast is similar to Comcast. You can buy a bundled package that is often "cheaper" than purchasing each separately. It is still the best option for your internet connection. One bill, one call for changes, etc.

We used to have DirectTV for video. I still think it is the best service for TV/video services. The downside for me was no viable option for internet, and still needing to go elsewhere for phone service. You also need to make sure you have a clear line to the satellites.

If we could get a cell phone signal at our house, and could get decent reception for the network channels over the air, I'd drop all but internet. Increasingly, we are finding that most of our tv watching is shows via streaming services.

BroadHopper · 03-21-2014, 08:42 AM

Verizon for phone. I have a docking station to use the service with land-line phones.

Metrocast for internet. Fairpoint have fibre optics in Laconia but is not offered for residential use.

I have a 'smart tv' and laptop connected to the TV. I may get all my shows after they are aired but I am not renting a DVR cable box and I see no need for a cable subscription.

Verizon 'hotspot' is great when internet is down, but the unlimited plan is expensive. Metrocast internet is about 60% reliable. It is down a lot!

Merrymeeting · 03-21-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Metrocast internet is about 60% reliable. It is down a lot!

This must be location dependent. I have been pleasantly surprised at the reliability I've experienced since moving here full time. It's been MUCH better than the Comcast connection I had in MA. I can't even tell you the last time it was down.

Barney Bear · 03-21-2014, 09:47 AM

We are very satified with our bundle package with MetroCast at our cottage on East Bear Island.

03-21-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	In Laconia Verizon for phone. I have a docking station to use the service with land-line phones. Metrocast for internet. Fairpoint have fibre optics in Laconia but is not offered for residential use. I have a 'smart tv' and laptop connected to the TV. I may get all my shows after they are aired but I am not renting a DVR cable box and I see no need for a cable subscription. Verizon 'hotspot' is great when internet is down, but the unlimited plan is expensive. Metrocast internet is about 60% reliable. It is down a lot! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	MetrCast Bundle We are very satified with our bundle package with MetroCast at our cottage on East Bear Island.

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03-21-2014, 05:49 AM	#1
pjard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 649 Thanks: 528 Thanked 196 Times in 103 Posts	I have everything with Metrocast and it's pretty good.

03-21-2014, 08:33 AM	#2
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	It's really no different here than elsewhere. It depends on what services you have available in your location. Metrocast is similar to Comcast. You can buy a bundled package that is often "cheaper" than purchasing each separately. It is still the best option for your internet connection. One bill, one call for changes, etc. We used to have DirectTV for video. I still think it is the best service for TV/video services. The downside for me was no viable option for internet, and still needing to go elsewhere for phone service. You also need to make sure you have a clear line to the satellites. If we could get a cell phone signal at our house, and could get decent reception for the network channels over the air, I'd drop all but internet. Increasingly, we are finding that most of our tv watching is shows via streaming services.

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