what connection should i get

[way2evil]

so i have the option to pick a new internet connection. i was wondering what you guys think based on the speed/price. Currently I have cable which maxes out at 15/2 (rarely) for $49.99/mo

A) 20/5 $49.99
B) 20/20 $64.99
C) 50/5 $89.95

 

[daisymtc]

Is my english crap? I don't understand what you are talking about...

 

[apj101]

i assume those are download/upload speeds

 

[Geoff]

Do you mean 20KBps down and 5KBps up? Those are pretty low download speeds, only 5 times faster download then dial-up and the same upload.

Unless you mean 20Mbps/5Mbps. It would really help if we knew what you were talking about.

 

[addle_brains]

I'd say he means Mbps.

 

[way2evil]

Sorry for not being clear they are in Mbit/sec

 

[Jet]

Since you are having a hard time maxing out your current plan, why don't you just get option A?

 

[apj101]

surely your budget dictates this choice for you?

 

[way2evil]

surely your budget dictates this choice for you?

Nope because I can negotiate the price down

 

[apj101]

Nope because I can negotiate the price down

then how can we compare for you?

 

[Geoff]

Honestly unless you are hosting a server, I see no reason why you would need 20Mbps upload, 5Mbps should be more then enough.

 

[apj101]

Honestly unless you are hosting a server, I see no reason why you would need 20Mbps upload, 5Mbps should be more then enough.

agreed, even with a moderate download profile 5Mbps should be ok

 

[way2evil]

I'm just asking to pick which one based on speed. The price for all three would be within 5 or 10 dollars when I negotiate it

 

[Geoff]

I still say go with A, and get that price lowered.

 

[AdmnPower]

where in the world would you be getting 20 meg down AND up for only 64 bucks. No one ever seems to give out that kind of upload speed.

 

[apj101]

I'm just asking to pick which one based on speed. The price for all three would be within 5 or 10 dollars when I negotiate it

oh I see, well in that case get the 50/5, (but i doubt you'll ever see performance increase over 20/20). Assuming price is no issue

 

[way2evil]

Verizon fios offers these connections. Andabout the speed, I thought the same thing but I have been asurred that I would see no less than a 2mbit/sec drop in speed, ever

 

[apj101]

Verizon fios offers these connections. Andabout the speed, I thought the same thing but I have been asurred that I would see no less than a 2mbit/sec drop in speed, ever

get that in writing

 

[hyPoxxx.dll]

Check if optimum online is in your area. They are also fiber. They offer 30m/5.

That is what im currently using and paying $40 a month.

 

[way2evil]

I have optimum now and it sucks. Its not fiber optic and the speeds constantly change. Plus, you get optimums "award winning" service