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John Charlton's avatar

My Rogers home internet wireless service cost $50/mth Canadian for 500 GB of data. I typically use about 100 GB/mth. That currently gives me 13.64 down and .49 up. Ping ms 48 314 399. On top of that, I pay $90/mth CDN for 80 GB of data on my phone. Around my house, I get 3 bars on a 5G network that needs to show 5 bars to get 5G. My phone includes across Canada calling but not cals to the U.S. which would set me back another $20/mth. So currently about $140/mth CDN (equiv $100 USD) for connectivity. That's only carrier charges. I bought my phone outright. The $50/mth includes a Nokia router. Starlink is $250 setup + $140/mth. plus tax so closer to $160/mth, but of course, does not include phone service.

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MundaneMarvels & SBG Photo's avatar

I’ve found that many services and paid apps are more expensive in the USA and Canada than they are here. I mentioned that Starlink was about $90 a month, but what I failed to mention was that about halfway through my three years on Starklunk, they cut the price almost in half—to $47 USD per month. However, price wasn’t my main concern, as you already know...

It felt good logging onto Starblink.com and flipping off the switch!

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John Charlton's avatar

Glad you were able to kick Stablurch to the curb.

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Carol's avatar

Shared on the face place. great reminder, keep watching options.

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MundaneMarvels & SBG Photo's avatar

I found some other options for the USA... https://smarthomereview.org/best-5g-modem-router/

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Carol's avatar

Ours is provided by our fiber company. But, for those needing to provide their own this article seems to be thorough. Thanks.

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MundaneMarvels & SBG Photo's avatar

Thanks Carol... FYI, because the US Govt doesn't trust Huawei, I think they've been blocked from the States. There maybe other options for this type of router, though.

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Carol's avatar

I'm sure there are alternatives.

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