Short Term Internet Providers (6 months)

Baggsy

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Is there anywhere to get Internet and possible phone and cable in Ottawa without Ted Rogers rubbing his hands (bones) together?

Trying to get something short term without activation, cancellation etc. etc. fees coming out the wazoo.
 
Caneris is another no-contract option.. Same pricing, smaller outfit but more local. That's for DSL.. If you really want cable and not DSL, Teksavvy would be your best bet, I'm just not 100% that they have it up and running in Ottawa. I can take a look though.
 
I just checked.. Cable is only available in certain areas of Ottawa (you have to call in and check). If it's not available, try Acanac or 3web, but I'd go with Teksavvy first when it comes to cable. Just be prepared to wait a little on the phone queues as they are trying hard to find enough qualified CSR/TSR's for their Sudbury (unlike Bell, it ain't Bombay) call centre. You can check availability by postal code here http://www.teksavvy.com/en/checkontariocable.asp
 
I checked the postal code and it doesn't look like cable is available, so will have to start streaming I suppose. Thanks for the responses.
 
Acanac? 3web?
 
The thought at this time is to get Internet. Anything more would be a bonus, besides there is no tv or land phone there now. The hope is that someone will go to the place and set it up so that it works until we move into a new place.
 
I just read up on some Teksavvy news.. It looks like they should have all of Ottawa covered by the end of the month.
 
Looks like the wife wants to go with Teksavvy for internet which is fine. We don't need cable or telephone there yet, and may never need it.

Next question is regarding the internet hookup. Which is the best to get using the modems that they provide?
 
For cable or DSL? For cable, SB5101N works just fine (I use it without any issues).. For DSL, the 516 is just fine, or you can just pick up a TP-Link 8816 for $25ish... 516 is more robust when it comes to bad drops/inside wiring, but the 8816 is cheaper and performs better on good copper.
 
For cable or DSL? For cable, SB5101N works just fine (I use it without any issues).. For DSL, the 516 is just fine, or you can just pick up a TP-Link 8816 for $25ish... 516 is more robust when it comes to bad drops/inside wiring, but the 8816 is cheaper and performs better on good copper.

For DSL for now. Cable for a house later on.

Ok picked up the 516 from Canada Computers to get the first month free from Teksavvy.

Will get it to the Ottawa apartment on the weekend.

Are there any tricks to hooking it up in an apartment that has a phone jack, but hasn't had a phone hooked up?
 
Are there any tricks to hooking it up in an apartment that has a phone jack, but hasn't had a phone hooked up?

Quite a trick. You need to order DRY Loop from Teksavvy. DRY Loop means that they install a telephone line that you can't make calls with, but you need to use it to connect to your DSL provider. Costs in the neighborhood of $10 a month depending on where you are (Urban/Suburban/Rural).
Bell will send a technician and you (or anyone who can let the technician in) have to be there during business hours so he can do the install.
Now, the "hasn't had a phone hooked up" part worries me a bit. Did the apartment EVER have phone service? If it did, chances are you do have wiring running to your NID/Demarcation Point. If not, you may need to wire up a jack there. In many cases, you're better off with just plugging the modem into the demarc.
 
Apartment is a sublet.
There is an existing phone jack in it, that I would expect to be connected somewhere.
Since there are four apartments in the building, I'm pretty sure that the demarcation point will be locked up and out of our reach.
The phone jack seems to have multiple outlets in it one for phone and one for a modem, maybe even one for a fax, I can't remember.

Do you need an active land line with a number to hook the DSL modem to?
 
Yes, you will either need an active POTS (Plain-Old Telephone Service) line or pay $10 or so a month for dry loop. If you don't plan on using the phone there much or for long, go with dry loop.
 
Well, now a days I am wondering with the functionality of the wireless broadband. Haven't you tried it?
This is the best way using the internet for short or long term. Very affordable. There are many kinds of it those
are provided by different companies of brands. I think it will be more convenience for you.
regards
 
Wireless = high cost + high latency + low cap = crap
 
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