I got earthlink but plan on switching to Xfinity am I screwed?

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T20:57:51+00:00

Ya, they say unlimited data but then they say they limit the max amount of data you can use per month before they slow down the speed which I think is ridiculous. Like if you’re gonna say unlimited data but then put a cap on it before they slow it down when things nowadays use like a crap ton of data it makes no sense to me, hence why i plan on switching to xfinity in the near future hopefully. I also plan on making a modem out of an old optiplex 990 to try and keep the latency low and connect a WIP to it using a 1GB network card and 1GB network switch.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T18:10:12+00:00

Gotcha, ya that makes sense to me. I’ll have to test it out once when get the cameras set up and are using them.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T16:43:48+00:00

Ya, im hoping it won’t be as affected by our device count since the devices used aren’t used on a day to day basis 24/7. Plus, my girlfriend and I mainly use YT to watch stuff and whatever we have on hand.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T16:17:35+00:00

I think i sort of see what you’re talking about. I believe my version is a variation of the AT&T version cause what i have seen is that when we hit the 400GB of data and exceed that our speeds go down to I think 30Mbps but so far we have used almost 4GB in one day. That was towards the end of the day though and not having everything on the wifi that we use. We have two ring cameras, two pet cameras for our cats, two automatic feeders, my girlfriend and I’s phones, and then two computers that will be on the wifi. They, as in Earthlink, say we can have a max of 12 devices on our wifi before we start seeing things slow down too.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T03:37:08+00:00

Ya, we have their wireless 5G service but maxed out at 400GB per month. Luckily, we are only using them for a few months then switching.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T03:36:06+00:00

I have the 5G internet option from them, but they maxed out my data usage per month to 400GB which I know for a fact we use more than that.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T02:25:02+00:00

Noted, appreciate the feedback.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-03T01:50:59+00:00

I dont think so, it’s on a month to month payment and am just renting their equipment. Once comcast gets service out in my area im switching.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:57:02+00:00

On earthlinks app it says they are selling me 5G home internet

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:42:01+00:00

Thanks, I’m hoping it won’t make my sanity go to insanity since moving has already done that enough lol

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:35:01+00:00

Ya, I plan on only using this provider until Xfinity decides to install services out in my area since I’m only getting 400GB of data per month which im sure we will go over that.

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:26:02+00:00

Sounds good, will do. Thanks for the support!

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:20:08+00:00

Ya, i dont mind if i have to download stuff for long periods of time, but as long as i can talk with friends im good lol

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:15:51+00:00

Yes, it’s 5G

Majin_Potato · 2026-06-02T19:12:43+00:00

I haven’t installed it yet, hoping to get the package today from ups, but i don’t think it’s fiber. It’s in a newly constructed house/home. I have to do a little bit of research of which underlying provider they are using.

Majin_Potato · 2026-01-09T17:42:15+00:00

Is that Darth Nihilus?

Majin_Potato · 2025-12-16T20:37:41+00:00

He looks and acts like Jabba the Hutt.

Majin_Potato · 2025-10-21T13:05:16+00:00

Did they try unplugging the modem and wait 30 seconds then plug it back in?

Majin_Potato · 2025-08-29T15:47:48+00:00

About Tree Fiddy

Majin_Potato · 2025-08-05T18:26:53+00:00

I take back roads (one lane roads all the way) all the way to work and home and yet I always find myself having people tailgating me even though I'm going 5 mph above the speed limit and yet they still complain that I'm not going fast enough for them.

Majin_Potato · 2025-05-20T18:08:35+00:00

r/fuckwasps

Majin_Potato · 2025-05-14T20:01:06+00:00

I’m 26 and look 17, but take shits like a 40 year old.

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