How does getting internet work

[jagomaster74]

My mom is trying to buy internet that is strong enough for everyone to use it without lagging. She was going to just get an internet plan that is $40/m and that was 25mbs, but then we saw a modem that had up to 500mbs. She would have got it, but me or her dont really understand how it works. If you buy a modem, will you have to pay for a plan? Do you have to pay monthly? Do you just buy it and thats it? Whats the deal here, how does it work ( i dont really know much about internet so i just came here for help )

[Sychic]

A modem is just kinda like an interpreter for the cable signal from your ISP

[NunoLava1998]

The modem means it can handle up to 500 mbps; not that it provides 500mbps.

I'd get a plan with higher speeds; 25mbps isn't that much and is pretty bad for 40$/month; you should be able to get 100mbps in the US or 1gbps in european countries. However there are countries where 25mbps is extremely cheap for 40$/month, so

[jagomaster74]

So then how do i get cable internet that is 500mbs

[jagomaster74]

2 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

The modem means it can handle up to 500 mbps; not that it provides 500mbps.

 

So then how do i get cable internet that is 500mbs

[Sychic]

1 minute ago, jagomaster74 said:

So then how do i get cable internet that is 500mbs

look for a plan from your ISP

[NunoLava1998]

2 minutes ago, jagomaster74 said:

So then how do i get cable internet that is 500mbs

Go on your ISP or whatever's website, and look at the plans. I can look at them for you if you say what the ISP is (for example Comcast in the US, MEO in Portugal, etc.)

[samcool55]

1 minute ago, NunoLava1998 said:

The modem means it can handle up to 500 mbps; not that it provides 500mbps.

I'd get a plan with higher speeds; 25mbps isn't that much and is pretty bad for 40$/month; you should be able to get 100mbps in the US or 1gbps in european countries. However there are countries where 25mbps is extremely cheap for 40$/month, so

Where tf do you live?

1gbps isn't even an option for me and yes i live in europe, max is iirc 200mbps and that's like 55 euros.

If you want some decent internet (100mbps) that's quickly heading to 35-40 euros a month.

Prices really aren't that great everywhere in europe, it changes a LOT from country to country.

[NunoLava1998]

Just now, samcool55 said:

Where tf do you live?

1gbps isn't even an option for me and yes i live in europe, max is iirc 200mbps and that's like 55 euros.

If you want some decent internet (100mbps) that's quickly heading to 35-40 euros a month.

Prices really aren't that great everywhere in europe, it changes a LOT from country to country.

I live in Portugal; Western Europe is mostly the same (pretty cheap internet):

[jagomaster74]

Just now, samcool55 said:

Where tf do you live?

1gbps isn't even an option for me and yes i live in europe, max is iirc 200mbps and that's like 55 euros.

If you want some decent internet (100mbps) that's quickly heading to 35-40 euros a month.

Prices really aren't that great everywhere in europe, it changes a LOT from country to country.

Damn rlly? I pay $40 (36 euros) a month and i only get 25mbs

[NunoLava1998]

Just now, jagomaster74 said:

Damn rlly? I pay $40 (36 euros) a month and i only get 25mbs

What's your ISP? I'll see if I can find a better plan

[jagomaster74]

1 minute ago, NunoLava1998 said:

What's your ISP? I'll see if I can find a better plan

Right now its xfinity

[samcool55]

1 minute ago, jagomaster74 said:

Damn rlly? I pay $40 (36 euros) a month and i only get 25mbs

Seems to me you got the cheapst plan, usually not a good deal.
In most cases it's worth upgrading a bit because you get a LOT more for your money.

 

2 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

I live in Portugal; Western Europe is mostly the same (pretty cheap internet):

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Yea you are damn lucky, come to belgium, even tho it's stupidly small the infrastructure is really not that good.

https://www.proximus.be/en/id_cr_int/personal/products/other-products-options/internet-subscriptions.html

https://www2.telenet.be/nl/producten/internet/abonnementen/

 

This is what we get from the 2 major ISP's.

There are a few virtual ISP's but they are barely any better.

[Lurick]

Just now, jagomaster74 said:

Right now its xfinity

What state/city? Or maybe just zip code?

Xfinity covers a lot of places so knowing a bit more detail might help. Definitely don't give your full address though

 

 

To answer your original post:

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If you buy a modem, will you have to pay for a plan? Do you have to pay monthly? Do you just buy it and thats it? Whats the deal here, how does it work ( i dont really know much about internet so i just came here for help )

You pay monthly for internet, most ISPs will provide you with a modem, some ISPs will provide it for free, others will charge you extra per month but give you the option to buy your own and not pay a fee every month for the modem.

[Senzelian]

15 minutes ago, NunoLava1998 said:

1gbps in european countries

In certain parts of Europe, yes! Mostly in northern countries like Sweden. But other than that, nope. 

 

I'm paying 65€ for 100/20mbps in Germany and we just got upgraded last year. Before all I had was 2/0.2mbps.

[5x5]

5 minutes ago, jagomaster74 said:

Damn rlly? I pay $40 (36 euros) a month and i only get 25mbs

Yes. In Eastern Europe you can get 1Gb/s for 20 euros. It all comes down to the country you are in and what the infrastructure is like. 

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Senzelian said:

In certain parts of Europe, yes! Mostly in northern countries like Sweden. But other than that, nope. 

Also in Eastern and South Eastern ones. 

[jagomaster74]

Just now, 5x5 said:

Yes. In Eastern Europe you can get 1Gb/s for 20 euros. It all comes down to the country you are in and what the infrastructure is like. 

Damn what the fuck. You're sooooo lucky

[5x5]

Just now, jagomaster74 said:

Damn what the fuck. You're sooooo lucky

Standard business connection. All it takes is some deal hunting

[NunoLava1998]

1 minute ago, 5x5 said:

Yes. In Eastern Europe you can get 1Gb/s for 20 euros. It all comes down to the country you are in and what the infrastructure is like. 

 

Just now, 5x5 said:

Also in Eastern and South Eastern ones. 

1Gb/s for 20€? what the fuck i thought here my 49€ for TV, 1gbps and basic phone plan was incredibly good

[Donut417]

2 minutes ago, jagomaster74 said:

Right now its xfinity

Xfinity has plans from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. I myself am on their 150 Mbps service. We pay $103 a month. I own my own modem and router. Also if you buy a modem yourself, the speeds on the boxes at the stores are bull shit. Xfinity has a supported device list that will provide you with what kind of cable modem you need for the tier of service your subscribing to. 

[jagomaster74]

3 minutes ago, Lurick said:

What state/city? Or maybe just zip code?

Xfinity covers a lot of places so knowing a bit more detail might help. Definitely don't give your full address though

 

 

To answer your original post:

You pay monthly for internet, most ISPs will provide you with a modem, some ISPs will provide it for free, others will charge you extra per month but give you the option to buy your own and not pay a fee every month for the modem.

O shoot okay so my credit card information is

[Senzelian]

Just now, 5x5 said:

Also in Eastern and South Eastern ones. 

You mean countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Rumania, Bulgaria and such?

[jagomaster74]

3 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Xfinity has plans from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. I myself am on their 150 Mbps service. We pay $103 a month. I own my own modem and router. Also if you buy a modem yourself, the speeds on the boxes at the stores are bull shit. Xfinity has a supported device list that will provide you with what kind of cable modem you need for the tier of service your subscribing to. 

Does it matter what service provider im with? Are there other providers that would charge less

[5x5]

1 minute ago, Senzelian said:

You mean countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Rumania, Bulgaria and such?

Pretty much, yes. Serbia should also count but I haven't been there.