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uncle ray

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6. your personal online privacy is perhaps the best reason to switch.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 06:36 PM

Nov 5

you'll be able to pick your ISP, and select one that respects your privacy. it should be faster and more reliable.

they just laid fiber in my neighborhood. i can't wait to send Comcast packing.

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Cable and fiber optical companies about to duel where I am. [View all] MineralMan Nov 5 OP

EXACTLY what's just happened the past couple months in my neighborhood! AZJonnie Nov 5 #1

It's interesting for sure. MineralMan Nov 5 #4

My Comcast bill for cable and internet was over $270. questionseverything Nov 5 #2

Thanks! MineralMan Nov 5 #3

We recently switched from Xfinity to Gateway Fiber Pizza slice Nov 5 #5

your personal online privacy is perhaps the best reason to switch. uncle ray Nov 5 #6

I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon in my neighborhood. hunter Nov 5 #7

We have two fiber optic companies digging our frontage at practically the same time. GoodRaisin Nov 5 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Thursday #10

They dig alongside the curb in the grass where there is a utilities easement. GoodRaisin Thursday #12

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Thursday #9

Same happening here Tree Lady Thursday #11