The issue of the personalized network I could see will remain as a challenging one. The best solution on the Bell side is that you take their modem out of play for the Internet side of things, because they use separate VLans, one for Internet, the other for Home Phone not the standard phone over copper, but one connected to the hub , and another for Internet.
You use your own router on the Bell, plus some of the routers, you can bridge, some you have to contact Bell to do it from their side - Ignite, you can at least easily bridge, it just creates challenges for the TV side of things and other things. The reason I have read why it is possible to do this with Bell is that they were forced by CRTC to not restrict customers from having Internet from another provider and pay for TV only.
Bell at first said it was not possibly, but over time, they set up the new configurations allowing them to do it. The reality is that Fibe has been in limited public rollout since last April, and full rollout since Septermber, so they are kind of where Bell was in the beginning.
Rogers can set up for us to be able to configure our own personal network configurations, but at this time, there is no incentive to do so, they are still working with a not fully stable product and their focus will probably have to remain on making the TV, home security, phone and Internet function in a stable manner, keeping everything fairly simple on the phone side and Internet side can't speek to the home security side of things , and so those who have the technical skills have found work arounds, but if you call in for support on any of your servicess if you have Ignite TV, if you have made changes, support stops dead in its tracks until you set it back to orginal configurations.
Maybe more freedom will come later to allow us to establish networks that meet our needs, not just the basic home user who is fine with the basic setups. Then the only advantage of bundling is the price and we have to figure out for ourselves how best to obtain suppport for our services. Over time, I see some of us with higher demands for individual network needs, finding technicians to do the work for us.
Once a stable solution is known for various mixes of home services, I have no doubt that private consultants will come into play. Kind of like some people still work on their own cars, some go with the dealer, some use their own mechanic.
I'd like to add an update that you can put the Rogers modem into bridging mode and still use your own router with custom DNS setting and your can still pair your Ignite boxes with the router you own using WPS. It's so simple and I'm surprised that it actually works.
There is no special configuration that you need for this to work. Just setup the router as it's connecting to a regular modem. My old VCR had great slow motion back in the 90s. Rogers keeps jacking up the cost while taking away basic functions. For what it's worth, Bell Fibe does not have slow motion or frame-by-frame advance either. Some of the Ignite TV "cons" in the original post also need to be updated.
Channel changes are quite fast now. Fibe TV may have more and some better "Rewind" options and it is REALLY nice that you can go backwards in the Guide with Fibe TV but one of the things that also drove me crazy was that "Rewind" would often kick in unexpectedly when rewinding while watching a normal broadcast, and then you can't fast forward again. The comparison in the initial post may also not even be relevant in the near future.
If you choose to go with Fibe TV, you may or may not like the changes that lie ahead; something to consider before getting locked into a contract with them. I would encourage you to try out Ignite TV in a Rogers Store and post any questions here that you can't get answers to.
I was a Fibe TV customer for many years and have no regrets switching to Rogers. Thanks for your post. I am a Bell Fibe customer for one year now with fibre optic direct to the house but considering going back to Rogers. Can go off during the last two minutes of a game, or without your knowledge while recording shows Unfortunately I can't hard-wire my home with CAT5 ethernet cable Am I looking at a repeat of this entire exercise?
And likely with similar results since wifi is never perfect! Any knowledge if this is true for this or any other reason? Not looking to switch to find out I have sacrificed picture quality, particularly since sports programming is very important to me.
All of them? I also have a "spare" tv that doesn't get used much but it works off of an Amazon firestick using the BellFibe App. In almost every case, you get reliable service and great coverage since flanker brands use the networks of their parent companies. They all offer unlimited data plans but prices between networks can differ in some cases. But if you live in certain provinces - namely Quebec, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan - it can be less expensive.
Combining multiple lines onto one bill can also save money on these plans. The thing is, though, there are restrictions with these unlimited data plans.
Outside the unlimited data plans, your options are very limited. Different phones are discounted at different times depending on the provider. Make sure to take a look at what discounts each network is offering and see if one fits your needs over another.
Note: Rogers, Bell, and Telus offered month financing options at one point to popular demand. They were forced to remove it from their list of offerings until the CRTC decides on whether or not it is in violation of the Wireless Code of Conduct.
Rogers also has another advantage over its competitors when it comes to rural areas. Their 3G network is still alive and well; so much so, in fact, that it provides adequate coverage for many people living in rural Canada. Data is often not included in these extended coverage plans. It even reaches into the Canadian wilderness in some areas. Bell and Telus do not offer 3G networks anymore. Telus and Bell are independent networks despite sharing many cell towers. In the reliability and speed arenas, Telus is slightly ahead of Bell.
However, Bell gets better in these areas the further east you go. In fact, many of the flanker brands outdo their parent companies in customer service ranking.
Rogers launched the first Canadian 5G network. Telus and Bell launched theirs very soon after. By the end of , all three providers will almost certainly have 5G available in dozens of Canadian markets respectively.
Unfortunately, no. You can of course bundle the latter three and save money. But, at the moment, neither Telus, Bell, nor Rogers lets customers add their cell phone plan to the mix.
But, remember that each of these companies offers discounts for customer loyalty. You can add not only additional phone lines but smartwatches and tablets, as well.
Rogers and Telus even have data management tools that allow you to do things like set customized data limits on specific devices. You do get strong reception but it might not be the fastest when you compare their LTE service with other providers. Rogers tends to have better LTE service and more add-ons for their content.
For those that want a lower-cost service through Rogers, you can sign up for their Fido service which is designed for those that are just getting into wireless services such as college students For those with a limited budget.
Telus is very strong in the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. It has a network partner with bell and is now considered a viable National carrier. Telus has the second highest number of cell phone subscribers in the country with Rodgers being on top although it sometimes fights with Bell for this placement.
Telus tends to be quite customer-friendly and you usually get good customer service through Telus. The company also offers other services which can be bundled with your wireless service such as your TV.
Its strong suit is it has the strongest customer service credentials in the entire country. Telus also offers a lower-cost service called Koodo which is perfect for those just getting into cell phone service or those that want to save money and have a limited budget.
It can be difficult to find the right cell phone plan. You should also consider your needs for data, texting, messaging, and so on. You want to get a plan that meets your current needs. Most carriers also offer unlimited calling, texting, and some also have unlimited data cell phone plans. All three cell phone carriers have a wide range of services to meet your needs.
You will find many different phones to purchase through these companies, date plans, and regular phone service plans. Many plans and prices can be similar so you need to examine each provider signing up for anything.
As you add on extras such as more data or unlimited text and messaging, the costs will go up significantly. All three providers have good reception across most areas of Canada with the best reception being in the major cities. All three cell phone providers will give you similar services and cell phone plans. You need to compare the various plans from each provider to determine the best one for your needs.
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