Does anyone have good tips on cheapest options for internet? We have had Xfinity for 2 years with equipment rental, although the free rental period is ending and I am looking into what to do next to keep costs down. I am exploring giving back the equipment and purchasing our own, although also re-thinking the best way to setup our internet. 1. We have hookups for both Fios and Xfinity 2. If there is any option of getting internet that only allows ethernet connection and no wifi, we would be happy with that as our primary need is because I work remotely (really, we would even prefer not to have wifi and limit internet use just to an office 😀) Would love to hear: 1. Experiences with Xfinity and Fios 2. Any other options that could meet our needs 3. If any ethernet only options exist that are cheaper

afaik this is very dependent on where you live

location specific. You should explore 5g home internet options instead of cable options. From the cable options, i have found that fios is more expensive and better quality than xfinity.

What 5g home internet options should I explore?

No idea if this is applicable to you anymore but my experience with Xfinity is that I initially started with $40/mo on a promotion. Then at the end of the year when they wanted to hike it up to $70/mo I told them I was switching to xfinity prepaid for $45/mo. Apparently they're different entities and xfinity offered to keep me at $40/mo. Since then every time they've wanted to hike it up I tell them I'm switching and they keep it low. In fact they gave me $30/mo for my current contract.

you could check with your cell phone carrier how much it would to add a hotspot. Depending on your needs, it might suffice.

I am on the internet all day (during the week) and have a lot of Zoom calls, beyond that, we don't use it much

oh man they brought me up to 80 a month and i wasn't able to negotiate bc i have no other options, but i guess xfinity prepaid is another option!

What is Xfinity prepaid?

xfinity prepaid is another option. There's no contract and you can cancel at any time

are there any options of ethernet connection only that are cheaper?

Unless I'm missing sth, the internet provider doesn't know or care about ethernet or wifi (unless maybe you're renting their router)

@mysterious-tomato-10057 I have no alternate options to optimum in my area and I'm still able to negotiate when my promo expires

Re 5g home internet - I briefly had T-Mobile and it was way worse than T-Mobile cell signal, as it’s deprioritized on the network, be sure to check before locking in long term

I was going to try it but they wanted my social which I don't understand

You can see what fios offers for new customers, but likely xfinity and buy your own is cheaper

My location, it has varied between the historical phone company (now optic fiber) and the historical cable tv company. I probably switch about once every 5-10 years

@mysterious-tomato-10057 Cancel your service and switch it to be in your wifes name.

yeah that doesnt make sense

That's why I mentioned above not to use them for phone service, makes it much easier to cancel and open a new account without losing your number

Continuing on internet thread: I don’t have internet at home but use a lot throughout the day mainly with hotspot from my phone to laptop or just phone itself Understandably not great option and doesn’t work well Is there any options for usb internet sticks to put into laptop (can’t seem to find any) or is a router a better option? All options seem expensive

There are such devices. https://a.co/d/8H7S71F for example. The question is what is causing the issue currently: If the network itself is not very strong, or your cell phone plan is throttling hotspot use. If the signal is weak, you need to either switch to a different carrier or get a regular Internet router, if it’s a plan limitation, perhaps there are some workarounds

Xfinity has a plan called "Internet Eseentials" that is only $14.95/month including a free modom/router rental. You are eligible if you or anyone in your family has any gov't benefits (I suggest calling to confirm if you are not sure if a particular benefit works, although for sure things like medicaid and food stamps works). It is a officially a slower speed, although unless you have crazy internet needs, it is still good. There is also an option for ethernet hookup so you don't need to use wifi if you don't want. If eligible, definitely worth exploring https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials#Seefulllist