ITBusiness article: Rogers launches Canada's first LTE service
According to the article, Rogers has rolled-out LTE service in the Ottawa area.
It's looks a little pricey for what you get, compared to Rogers' RocketHub/Stick or Bell's TubroHub/Stick (HSPA+ service). From the article:
With RocketHub or TurboHub -- especially with the higher speed SpeedBoost option -- rural home Internet users can get similar performance at a lower price than Rogers' LTE service. The LTE plan seems suitable only if you need high-speed with your mobility plan.
It's looks a little pricey for what you get, compared to Rogers' RocketHub/Stick or Bell's TubroHub/Stick (HSPA+ service). From the article:
The Sierra Wireless modem costs $80 on a three year data plan. The flexible plans start at $45 for 1.5 Gigabytes of data a month and run up to $90 a month for 9 GB of data. The plan automatically shifts subscribers up or down levels depending on their monthly use.
Rogers said customers will see average download speeds of between 12 and 25 Mbps, depending on network congestion and spectrum used.
With RocketHub or TurboHub -- especially with the higher speed SpeedBoost option -- rural home Internet users can get similar performance at a lower price than Rogers' LTE service. The LTE plan seems suitable only if you need high-speed with your mobility plan.
posted by Chris Spencer at 9:05 am
15 comments
15 Comments:
I live just outside North Gower on Third Line Road. Over here, my internet options are limited. I can either go with XploreNet, Bell or Rogers. I don't like how XploreNet may be imposing throttling limits on daily and/or monthly caps. If I purchase Internet, I want it to be completely open. Furthermore, I don't like the tiered billing that comes with Bell or Rogers Mobile Internet. I opted for Rogers since I was a Rogers customer for a while, but I don't like the service or the billing. I just wish there was a Wireless provider that gives you a fixed price for unlimited or for some really high bandwidth number. It is too easy to reach +10gb between two people.
paul
We think there going to be a new internet provider . Northwind .No cap ,good speed, price is right. Corkery woods area. Bell & Rogers cost is high. Xplornet speed up and down.
Anonymous,
Im also located in the Corkery area - do you mean that you wish that there was an alternate ISP in the Corkery woods area like Northwind, or that you are currently able to get service with Northwind ? If there is a new service provider for the area, I would love to hear about it.
Thanks
Fox
I personally (and professionally) think that the days of unlimited download for a fixed monthly price are numbered. All the incumbents are moving to tiered pricing even in wireline services like DSL and cable, and they are still trying to recoup their investments into wireless ISP. Only small operators seem to still be offering unlimited services, and I think they will eventually have to follow the incumbents, since, by and large, the small ISPs are using the backhauls of the incumbents.
That said, as more operators enter the wireless ISP space, we may see downward movement monthly subscription rates, or more likely, increased download limits for the same cost (because companies don't like to have less revenues).
Finally, where I am located (between Manotick and Kars), I've tried both Bell's Turbo Hub and Rogers' Rocket Stick. I get much better speeds from Bell. This probably has more to do with my location than either Bell's or Rogers' service.
So, if you've tried one incumbent and are not happy with the service, you may want to try another.
-Chris
NorthWind setting the tower up on Jacob Gate. When i dont know. Talk to David Mckeen at Northwind.
Bell and Rogers fiber on March rd. Northwind trying to hook up with fibre to tower but the cost is high. Look like we are going to be stuck with Xplornet,Bell ,Rogers Wireless .
Northwind ready to setup on Jacob Gate in two week . Call David Mckeen
I do hope that an alternative high speed provider shows up near corkery woods area. I am with Bell 512K (portable internet) and the speed and connection have been absolutely horrendous these past few months.
Thinking about starting as pigeon delivery service or sending a usb stick by mail.. might be faster :)
Bell just send me a letter indicating they will discontinued the bell portable service in the corkery wood area.... They want me to move to the turbo hub...mmmmm an extra 40$ for the same monthly usage. I guess it's Xplorenet :(
Hi shubert1969,
Rogers has discontinued their version of that same service as of March 1st 2011 as well. Just as it was starting to work quite well (solid 2mbps down) for me. The original migration letter that they sent me was for a standard RocketHub data plan, but there were enough users harassing them for something better that Rogers did come up with a special "Portable Migration plan" that I was able to secure. This new plan gets you the rocket hub free of charge and 10 gb of data for $45 and up to 30 gb for $60 on a 2 year term. The original portable internet service was supposed to be capped at 30 gb, so I took the offer before they changed their minds. Was a bit of a gong show trying to get to the right agent to get the thing activated on the migration plan though.
Keep the pressure on them - write them a letter explaining that your usage will result in a larger bill and see if Bell will also make a special migration plan.
Too bad that there arent any other options in the Corkery area. Best of luck.
Fox
I am working on getting a new provider in Corkery woods. So hang on. If you want to help out call up Northwind for more information. Xplornet cost to much for dial up.
Thanks anonymous,
I previously sent an email to David and anxiously waiting for an a-ok.
Stephane
Talking to Dave McKeen at Northwind saying they are looking at Two different tower. He think they going to send signal from Jacob Gate and other from the Corkery church. Send email to Dave and use my name so he know who want the service in Corkery woods.
Frank
Heard from Xplornet 2nd level support that they will install 4g from the Corkery tower in May 2012. Pricing is already on their website. Cap is much higher than bell or rogers for same cost.
Heard from Xplornet 2nd level support that they will install 4g from the Corkery tower in May 2012. Pricing is already on their website. Cap is much higher than bell or rogers for same cost.
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