[sf-lug] Recommendations for home Internet

[Romel Jacinto]

Fusion (Data+voice) = Approx $40

Modem rental = $6.5

Taxes = Approx $13
Taxes are dependent on city:
http://sonic.net/solutions/home/internet/fusion/taxesfees

Total = Approx $60/month

I think that modem purchase should be an option and have expressed that 
opinion to Sonic.

--
Romel

On 12/02/2012 07:46 PM, Christian Einfeldt wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread.  What can I expect to pay
> for Data only with Sonic.net?  For data + voice?  Thanks again.
>
> Also, I am concerned about the fact that the customer must rent a modem
> from Sonic.net, and cannot buy it outright.  Seems like a waste over the
> life of the modem, and a hidden cost.  Any thoughts?
>
> On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:42 PM, Romel Jacinto <penguin at techbandit.com
> <mailto:penguin at techbandit.com>> wrote:
>
>     I've been using Sonic.net for 3.5 years and have been quite happy
>     with them. However there are a few things you should be aware of.
>
>     1. Sonic is focused on their Fusion service, voice + broadband.
>     Legacy DSL (DSL on AT&T phone lines) is only available if your
>     location doesn't qualify for Fusion.
>     Reference:
>     https://forums.sonic.net/__viewtopic.php?f=5&t=932#p5500
>     <https://forums.sonic.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=932#p5500>
>
>     2. Modem rental is mandatory. There is no option to purchase a modem.
>     Long thread here:
>     https://forums.sonic.net/__viewtopic.php?f=10&t=838
>     <https://forums.sonic.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=838>
>
>     3. Fusion voice - Call Forward No Answer is not available. Regular
>     call forwarding is available.
>     This feature allows the phone to ring at home and if not answered
>     within a number of rings, will forward to another line. It's great
>     for "follow-me calling".
>     Reference:
>     https://wiki.sonic.net/wiki/__Call_Forwarding
>     <https://wiki.sonic.net/wiki/Call_Forwarding>
>
>     4. Ported numbers to Sonic remain listed or unlisted as they were
>     prior to porting.
>     In other words if you're porting a number over make sure it's listed
>     or unlisted BEFORE you port.
>     New numbers are unlisted.
>     Reference:
>     https://forums.sonic.net/__viewtopic.php?f=14&t=46&p=__5813#p288
>     <https://forums.sonic.net/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=46&p=5813#p288>
>
>     That said I'm happily using their Legacy DSL and am hoping that
>     their features with Fusion will continue to evolve and at some point
>     will switch over.
>
>     --
>     Romel
>
>
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