Spectrum Internet wouldn't reduce my rate so I switched to Verizon - Verizon Vs Spectrum Speed
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- I've had Spectrum internet for a few years and noticed that Verizon had lately equipped our building for Fios High Speed internet.
I was curious.
I called Spectrum before switching to see if they would give me the 12 month special again, but they declined the request, even though I said that I would switch to Verizon if they couldn't give me the deal, especially because Verizon Fios had advertised faster service for a bit cheaper. Guess what I did?
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is it worth switching to verizon fios is spectrum better than verizon fios which internet company has faster internet speeds what is a good internet speed who has the fastest upload speeds internet comparison 1 gig internet speed 1GB is verizon fios any good how reliable is verizon
I work in retention at spectrum and the way it works is to raise your current rate and offer you a new bundle of junk services. Step 1 raise bill from $150 to $200. Step 2 offer to add junk and $10 discount. Step 4 get commission. Step 5 bait new customers with rebates then repeat.
is there any way i can keep my $60 spectrum bill because it’s gonna go up soon
@@unhurt Unfortunately you can't keep the same price because having a cheap rate for new users then jacking the price the whole business model of spectrum. The best case scenario is calling customer service at spectrum and then tell him that you want to cancel and when they transfer you to retention tell them that you know how retention works and ask them what package deal you need to buy to get the minimum price increase. Note that the package deal that you get offered may not be listed on spectrum's website because it's the last resort for retention to stop people from canceling their service at spectrum.
@@gotsm9959 i read a persons comment that they said they got to keep the same deal at spectrum and some said they even got them lowered down. i was just wondering because where i live i’m limited to either spectrum or verizon so i’m basically in a pickle rn.
@@unhurt Well Verizon is mostly for business users and you don't need it unless you are on a business contact because Verizon dose not throttle data or limit data sharing which is why Verizon flat rate is so expensive. Spectrum leases access points from Verizon and is cheap because spectrum limits data but if you are a lamen user and don't have to remote CRM then you don't need Verizon because you have spectrum hotspots which is basically using your home internet on the go. You will also get the app which is extension of your TV. iPhones are preset to prefer wifi so you just turn data off and you can have the pay by the gig for $14 . Some people get offers from retention agents but the agents take a commission loss just to keep a costumer. If a agent keeps a customer but doesn't sell anything they alteast get spark points.
I did exactly what this man did and canceled I am in CA paying $115 for 500mbps and get 380mbps MAX!!! It’s horrible for new customers they offer 1G at $89 and so I canceled because they would not switch me (I have been with them 8 years) how long does it take to become a “new customer” again with them once fully canceled. Thank you
Spectrum has raised price again for basic internet, now $79.99. LOL! Looking for a new provider as we type!
Same here! Any recommendations? Thanks!
Having the same problem! Decided to check my statement since I have auto pay…and what do you know…$100 for wifi and house phone 🤦♂️🤦♂️ it’s ridiculous! 😭 looking for something asap!
Any time u have fiber available where u live. Switch to it. Will pretty much always b faster/more reliable
My Spectrum internet went out just before the Texas Rangers -New York Yankees game and I missed one of the most historic moments in history, Aaron Judge hit his 62nd home run of the year! I will be dropping them and their sorry service, tomorrow!
You're lucky to have a choice, Im from east flatbush and the majority of this area is ran by optimum services (coax) even though they have the option to run fiber, they just dont for certian areas. If i get the opportunity to move im switch to FIOS ASAP
It’s not so bad lol. I live and Kentucky and we’ve only had 10mbs dsl until now. Spectrum just came to our area. The old dsl would max out at 10 but mostly run at around 5, then I would get huge ping spikes in the thousands while playing games. Rural KY has the worst internet due to the mountains.
I’m at the same spot, seems like Verizon is not on my area and optimum is all I have, tried talking to them to get fiber and even tho it says is available on my area, for some reason is not on my street…. Makes no sense I can only have coax
I've had waaay more problems with Spectrum than FiOS. We've had Fios for years and its great!
Hi, nice video, thanks. But, I have to say, it must be nice to live where you can actually choose your IPS. I'm in TX, so we just get what we're allowed to have.
Yeah, I feel ya. This is the first time that we've had the ability to choose, as far as a terrestrial-based internet provider, so we lucked out. I don't think satellite can come near the speeds of ground-based service either, so not even worth considering unless it's just tv service.
I got 1gig fiber in TX, and most people I know where fiber isn't available have spectrum or att.
@@user-xm8tx3xt6q Thanks for the info. I should have said, I'm in Houston. My only choice, where I live, is Xfinity.
seems like the first test you were on 2.4Ghz. if you are trying to test the connection to your home connect directly to the modem with a cat5e or better ethernet cable as well.
I would rather have 2000s dial-up than Spectrum internet
I stand next to this comment, but in compton, California..spectrum is our only option. Which is utter bullshit
Great video. If fios ever came to my area, I would switch in a heartbeat from Spectrum. Over priced under delivering service from Spectrum. Very unhappy right now.
Hope they come to your neighborhood soon.
Keep calling up verizon and bugging them so they have some idea of people who want to switch if they had a choice.
Thanks for watching!
It works both ways switching from Verizon to Spectrum after my bill has ran up quite awhile a few days ago. Then i will switch back to Verizon in thr future if the bill starts to run up too high again
At&T has a similar price...same upload and download speeds.... Spectrums Gig speed price is ridiculous since you're not getting the same upload speeds...
Nice vid. Fios just arrived (finally) on my block and I have already made an order with them for the 1Gig internet service ($89/mo) as right now they are waiving the $99 set up fee and also guaranteeing the price for 10 years. It's a no brainer to leave Spectrum internet and I believe I am paying about as much for just 400/20. I would leave Spectrum TV as well but my family wants NY1... I need to find out how to get NY1 without having Spectrum TV.
Ditched spectrum internet and cable years ago, i just stream tv on my firestick now. I’ve saved a BUNCH and never been happier
How in the world I am only paying 45/month here with their free mobile line? I get consistent over 1000. The other crazy thing is that I am running a direct ethernet to my business right next to my home & we have 2 tvs streaming throughout the day. They also run some advertisement modules by the sponsors. I guess area matters when it comes to charter.
I have Verizon fios where I live in New Jersey they are the best
What plan do you have and what are your download and upload speeds on wifi and wired through Ethernet?
Spectrum only cares about new customers.
That's every company lmao
I live in Northridge California, Spectrum was charging me for over 2 years for 1 GIG, came to find out my desktop was only rated at 100 Mbps and my laptop at 300 Mbps. When I contacted them they wouldn't give me a credit, but did lower my bill to the 300 Mbps rate. Check your equipment and run a test.
I think it could be the wifi router you have that’s limiting the speed?
Unless you have a really old computer, that sounds unlikely.
It's my Router is rated for 5 G my equipment is not.
You probably could install a newer gigabit network card in your desktop computer.
802.11 N Wifi is pretty outdated,you'll probably get better speeds with a newer Wifi 6 or 6E router.
Spectrum was so slow it was ridiculous and every single time you walk away you have to get it reconnected...i switched and i am so happy now like night and day. You seriously are better off with dial up than spectrum so called high speed lol
just switched to fiber from 500mbps. when i had the 500mbps i got over 500 using my own router. now i got the spectrum router and i barely hit 800 on fiber
They have the worst customer service in the city of La Habra Heights CA USA so many outages in my area 😢😢 😢😢😢
Regardless how many people in your building have service your download speed should be consistent from spectrum unless anyone else is using your wifi
The 400Mbit speed are likely because you're saturating your 5GHz WiFi at that point - a wired connection should give you much higher speeds if you need them.
your smart with that plan cause my internet maxes out at 350mbps and its gigabit internet plan.
Those are the advertised speeds. I always get only 93Mbps in Queens. Same laptop in Philly = 500+ Mbps via Fios. BS!! No Fios on my street in 2/22.
What are you saying
@@julianmanjarres1998 That Spectrum advertises 200Mbps and I only get 93 max on a laptop that can pass over 500 wirelessly via Fios in a different city.
@Matthew Harrup Awesome, not here.
How long did the install take? I’m switching from Xfinity to Fios on Friday and can’t wait! Did you go for one box? They say I’ll have to pay more to stream on other devices or my phone? What’s the Up program?
Hi, the install took about 2 hours all together. I only use internet, so only one modem/router is needed for our place as it's only a 1 bedroom apartment. If you want tv service, then I could see why you may need additional boxes. I'm not sure why you would have to pay extra to stream to more devices, even at the lower tier service as I think that's 300 MBPS both ways (mostly) and that's pretty quick for lower tier. As far as the "UP" program, I think you mean "Verizon Up" which consists of rewards for being a verizon customer in a few dimensions, especially if you have both cell service plans in addition to FIOS. One perk could be a $5 starbucks card, or maybe a few buck off accessories, but to me that's not much. The only real deal I'm excited about is the $200 rewards card that I can use towards paying my verizon cell service or Fios bill with. It's supposed to be on it's way and I'll do a video on that soon.
Good luck on your installation - you'll probably be way happier.
You don't want to switch I'm telling you. Xfinity will give you higher speeds, tons of other stuff, advanced security, xfi gateway, and if you use the right port you'll get 2500mbps even if your paying for only 1200
@@bitonic589 have to disagree. My speeds are absolutely faster now. The only thing I like better is the menu system a little with X1 but not by much.
@@Parrothed5150 Probably because you're not paying for 1200mbps. If you do, you can plug your ethernet cord into the 2.5G port in your router and you can get 2500mbps even if you're only paying for 1200mbps. Btw. xfinity gives you free wifi hotspots anywhere you go
@@bitonic589 they also took away MSG for hockey which Fios has
In my area Comcast is only 5-10 up and I pay 50 bucks for 50 mbps
U do know Comcast has pre paid internet service for 45 a month that’s what u have right that’s why u get speeds of 5-10
I get consistent over 1000mbps on spectrum & only paying 45$/month. The deal also came with their free mobile line & spectrum mobile is good. I traveled to upper part of michigan & Wisconsin & it worked great. The only thing which was bad was cutting through Canada & data & calls werent free. I ended up using little over 1 gb & some inbound calls & it costed me 12 bucks for roughly 5 hours drive in Ontario.
Those download speeds are great and probably come in handy, but as far as I know, the upload speeds on Spectrum are not even 10 percent that - I imagine maybe 50 MBPS at best? Verizon on the other hand has 1,000 both download and upload. That really helps when I upload my youtube videos - most are over 1GB. What's your DL/UL on speedtest?
I don't recommended Spectrum (Realty is Chapter Communications, a company with a lot complaints for the worst services, customer services)
Wifi through celluar data have fun with that.
Incorrect, Verizon FiOS is 100% Pure Fiber Optics!
@@marcfabricatore1506 lmfao I'm sure it is
@@isaacaguilera8288 Certainly, although Verizon FiOS is definitely not the fastest ISP in the United States. Ziply Fiber’s max plan is 50 Gbps Download and 50 Gbps Upload.
on line it shows 250$ a month for verizon fios for the gigabit instead of 109$ -_-
I just checked and it shows 89.99 straight up, and 64.99 with autopay and a qualified wireless plan.
Maybe the browser shows my location and exhibits NYC rates?
I would call a Verizon rep directly to get the right price for your location.
In addition, the rate that you came across might include tv cable and/or phone, but the rates I mentioned are just for internet.
It's gigabit and megabit ISP's don't advertise in bytes only megabits fiber optic internet is always symmetrical meaning 50/50 bias rather than cable I use spectrum bundled with phone, TV, and internet you weren't getting full speed of that spectrum internet connection mainly based of your router the modem is plenty capable well above 300mbps+ because that's what I'm getting with the same modem just a different router plus that fiber connection is really slow for what it should be getting at least 500mbps+ on 802.11Ac WiFi but you should upgrade to a WiFi 6E router but spectrum is usually consistent I don't know about other ISP's hearing other people's thoughts
Well, that's contingent on the plan that you subscribe to, as I was on the lower to mid tier with Spectrum being that the highest tier still had really low upload speeds. What upload speeds are you getting with your Spectrum internet service?
@@ljshowto um it's about 10-12mbps upload I used to get 200-230mbps until recently this week they up'd the download speed to 340mbps
@@theanimeotaku2794 ok, yeah, the weak spot is the upload speed with Spectrum.
Uploading big video files to my channel go way faster with my Verizon internet at around 900mbps. I also switched to a cat5e cable directly from my modem to a switch and then my computer and it's way faster than my wifi (and no constant wifi energy beaming at my head all day : ) Thanks again for watching!
wtf 70 dolars for 400Mbps in Poland i have 400/400Mbps for 15 dolars
I wonder what speeds you’d get if you used something like a cat 7 or above
Well, I get near what Verizon claims as far as speed - in the 900's , with a cat 6 cable, sometimes in the high 900's, so I"m totally happy moving to wire : )
Wish I could get fios in my area in my lifetime. Fios is not everywhere
Not my fault you didn't read the isp's terms.
Ya spectrum is trash. If I had to option to drop them I would but they are my only option. I wish I could get faster then 20mbps upload
Hoping Verizon comes to your neighborhood soon!
NOT MEGABYTE ITS MEGABIT
Att is better and cheaper
If ATT has the same upload and download speeds at a cheaper price, than I might agree, but it's not available where I live, so it's not an option.
Thanks for watching!
What a rip off from spectrum. With my TMobile 5g I get 500 mbs download and unlimited hotspot 30 mbs
I wish they would speeder the 2.4 and 5.0 ghz
mhm wow, i have to appologize on my games, because i have spectrum yes wow, spectrum it sucks big time, sadly here we got no choice.
Yeah, it sucks being held captive by a monopoly.
Verizon sux. I just got it. In Dallas
What plan did you get and what are the problems? I'm sure both service providers have flaws, but I chose Verizon due due the huge difference in speed and cost savings. So far, no downtime here in the Brooklyn NY area.
@@ljshowto I have the super duper plan. Can't run more than one thing at a time. In Dallas. Just like every other, i'm sure it's better in certain places. I used to have Xfinity when I lived in Memphis and it was the best. But they don't service out here. at least not in the specific spot I moved.
Well, first of all, I feel your pain, because I've been trapped before with just one main Internet service provider that didn't care less about my problem and knew I couldn't switch to anyone else. That being said, I would try plugging your computer directly into the Fios router with a cat 5e/6 cable and run a speedtest with a few different servers. (speedtest.net lets you choose). This will set a baseline speed to compare to.
Next, To make sure you get the faster 5 Gigahertz connection, you may want to try turning off the "Self organizing network" on the G3100 router (if you have this. router).
You can then force a 5 G connection instead of the slower 2.4 Ghz one.
I have a video on how to do this here or just search the title "how to force 5Ghz or 2.4 Ghz". ruclips.net/video/HbMKuxu4RLA/видео.html
@@ljshowto Thanks for the link. I only have it running my TV, I have my Stadia ethernetted. And I just run my laptop off my phone hot spot. for $35/month, I guess I can make it work. I have the Gateway modem. Ill be making my move decision based on internet service from now on. I moved here from Memphis and Xfinity was super fast there. Unfortunately they dont service my area here.
I could give a shit about upload speed as I'm not letting people rape my files etc. Still absolutely pitiful at 10mbps upload with 300mbps download for spectrum.
You compared an apple to a lemon. Your spectrum is at the basic level while Verizon is at the highest level.
On the highest level with Spectrum’s 1 Gig plan, the upload speed tops out at 35 mbps as compared to Verizon’s lowest plan at 300 mbps for upload. 300/300 - very synchronous for Verizon compared to every one of Spectrum’s asynchronous plans.
My basic point was an upload speed comparison which is important to many who upload large files frequently and want more balanced video conferencing.
The speed test was for general reference for the new plan.