Originally Posted by AxelWolf View Post
Originally Posted by Rob.Singer View Post
Axel, 160mbps? You're running multiple computers, with video. Does your area have gigabit service? We have 4 computers always on around the house and tv's streaming, cameras, security, alexa etc., and I had to get 1000mbps in order to handle it all. My bill is about $180 for internet and Dish (which we don't watch that much). Internet is $115.
F*** you Rob, I wish I had the Gblast. I'm wondering if that's Overkill for what I'm doing? I don't think the servers can push me the information that quick. I do have a lot of older computers that I use frequently, so I'm not sure if I would have to change the network cards or not. Also, I don't really use a wired computer and I thought once you start sharing it between computers it slows the speeds down?

I remember briefly looking into it when it first came out, but it was super expensive. They wanted some outrageous amount for the modem as well, at least $300 if I recall correctly(I can probably buy my own, but I already invested in an expensive one a few years back). I'm not quite sure if it's actually in my area or not since I stopped looking into it once I saw the prices. I have Since forgotten all about Gblast I did, call Cox at one point to tell them I was going to drop their service unless they gave me a break on the bill. I think they did for like $20 and upgraded me from 50 mbps two where I'm at now.

Think I'll call them again and ask for another price reduction or perhaps if I can get the gigabit and it will work with all my devices.

I think Cox is blocking Las Vegas from that super fast Google internet they've been talking about. From what I was hearing that was only like 40 bucks a month.

We don't drop the cable because my wife seems to like that Contour remote and for some reason she actually likes commercial breaks so she can read in between or go do something.
I have the same problem with my wife and satellite TV. But Dish does allow us to suspend it when we leave for the summers and falls. I keep the internet (Cox) on so I can monitor the inside andoutside cameras from my phone.

Cox was very high but their gigablast came down to $115 so I got it. I hard-wired all my tv's, my jailbroken firestick, and my indoor cameras which made a difference. But nothing is really 1000. Directly wired to my computer in the same room as the modem it's like 700. Everything else is all over the map. But it is way faster and I have no buffering problems whatsoever any more.

That $115/mo. includes some monthly rental fee for the modem. There is no need for a wireless router because it's built into the modem, and it works perfectly.

I think the Phx. and LV rates for this fiber optic service are pretty similar.