Rogers Ignite vs Bell Fibe

[explorerzip]

I live in an older neighbouthood and Rogers was installing fibre in my area. I got lucky because the city was replacing the sidewalks and ripping up the road. So the Rogers techs were able to run a new drop underground right to my house before the new asphalt and sidewalks were put in. I think Rogers does that in all cases though. It's been about 2 years and it's been good so far.

I was with Teksaavy and it was decent, but there would be occasionaly outages. Teksaavy is still on coax cable for now and the junction box in my backyard is like spaghetti. I don't think they have fibre in the GTA yet.

One thing I don't like about Bell is that their techs tend to string the cables around trees, road signs, fences, etc. before running it to the house. Not sure how the cables are going to fair in heavy winds or during the winter. Not sure if they come back to run the cable underground or through conduits.

 

[20reasonswhy]

Both companies are amazing. So no difference.

 

[marketwatchtoronto]

Both companies are amazing. So no difference.

Agreed peeps.

 

[morningvibe]

Both companies are amazing. So no difference.

I would stick with Rogers as cable internet is faster.

 

[explorerzip]

I would stick with Rogers as cable internet is faster.

The providers on the OP's list are already using fibre-optics, which is subject to availbility of course. Teksaavy has fibre too, but only in Chatam-Kent. Most would be switching to fibre as it's more reliable than DSL that runs over standard phone lines or TV (coax) cable.

 

[waiterelevator]

I would stick with Rogers as cable internet is faster.

Why do we need home internet. I use my cell and have unlimited data on phone.

 

[explorerzip]

Why do we need home internet. I use my cell and have unlimited data on phone.

Depends on what you use Internet for. If you're just doing email, web browsing, even streaming video, then you could probably get by with only your phone or tethering it to your computer. The connection could be spotty depending on your exact location though.

That won't be suitable if you need to work remotely with lots of online meetings, big file downloads and especially gaming.

 

[sorrownight]

Depends on what you use Internet for. If you're just doing email, web browsing, even streaming video, then you could probably get by with only your phone or tethering it to your computer. The connection could be spotty depending on your exact location though.

That won't be suitable if you need to work remotely with lots of online meetings, big file downloads and especially gaming.

Streaming uses a lot of bandwidth.

 

[rattlesnakepoint]

Streaming uses a lot of bandwidth.

Just get on public wifi.

 

[explorerzip]

Streaming uses a lot of bandwidth.

The person I replied to said that he has an unlimited data plan on his phone. Those plans typically have a "soft" data cap where your speed slows down after you pass the limit. Those providers typically don't charge you extra once you go past the limit.

 

[explorerzip]

Just get on public wifi.

In my experience, public wifi spots like at fast food places, malls, restaurants, etc. aren't setup particularly well. So you end up with lousy speed or no connection at all. Then there's the security concern of accessing the internet on a public network.

 

[bondibeach]

Rogers Ignite Internet offers several benefits that make it a favorable choice:

1. High Speeds and Reliability: Rogers Ignite Internet provides high-speed connections, allowing for seamless streaming, gaming, and browsing. With its reliable network infrastructure, users can enjoy consistent performance even during peak usage times.
2. Advanced Technology: Ignite Internet utilizes cutting-edge technology like DOCSIS 3.1 and fiber-optic connections, ensuring faster and more efficient data transfer. This enables users to experience reduced lag, faster downloads, and smoother online activities.
3. Flexible Plans: Rogers offers a range of Ignite Internet plans to cater to different needs and budgets. Whether you're a casual user or a heavy data consumer, there's likely a plan that suits your requirements, allowing you to choose the speed and features that best match your online habits.

 

[bver_hunter]

Bell and Rogers are both crooks. They jack the prices up on an annual basis once your stipulated contract period has ended. Initially, you think ohh, okay just by a few bucks, until one realizes that they have significantly raised it over period of time. When one ends the contract with them, they add on various charges that can only be rescinded if you battle it out with them. Then you have the telemarketers bothering you on a daily basis with offering some lucrative deals to try to lure you back into some new contracts at a fraction of the price. We need more competition in Canada, rather than just these monopolies.

 

[Y_Diner]

Rogers is the worst.

 

[xmontrealer]

Rogers super slow and unstable in mid-town Toronto again.

My Ignite TV is having freezes and audio drop-outs, and my 1.5 gig internet service, while usually actually running at 270 megs/s is right now 4 megs/s download, and 0.15 meg/s upload. So much for online Blackjack tonight...

That's why I have my cell phone with Bell and my home tv & internet with Rogers. When one is down I can use the other...

 

[xmontrealer]

The person I replied to said that he has an unlimited data plan on his phone. Those plans typically have a "soft" data cap where your speed slows down after you pass the limit. Those providers typically don't charge you extra once you go past the limit.

My daughter is on the Bell cellular network. When she hits her unlimited plan "data cap" the phone's cellular data is unusable for anything besides e-mails and texting.

 

[Mythos]

Rogers Ignite TV is not even a Rogers service. It is actually a Comcast service from the US. All the Ignite set top boxes only communicate directly to Comcast's data center in Kansas.

 

[jalimon]

Whatever the speed remember the highest speed will be define by the slowest end point.

When the Bell Fibe tech installed it at my home he made ran a speed test... From my computer to the modem haha

I told him that's fine but lets look at my real internet speed now, out in the open Internet. Which was around 250MBPS download and 200 upload (which is particularly important for me compared to regular families). Good speed anyhow but I showed the tech that their 1GB offer is a marketing stunt

Anyhow Bell Fibe and really reliable. Each time their offer expires I spend 1h with their loyalty customer team (I do not spend time with their support I ask to be switch over immediatly).

 

[Old Salt]

To be honest, I had switched to Rogers, and have never looked back. The few instances that I had to call them for help, they were reasonable and mostly helpful. I guess it depends on who answers the line at Rogers, and I have been fortunate.

Same here, problem it will go wrong tomorrow

 

[Old Salt]

Rogers Ignite TV is not even a Rogers service. It is actually a Comcast service from the US. All the Ignite set top boxes only communicate directly to Comcast's data center in Kansas.

And what is wrong with that