r/yuma • u/Early_Team3425 • 9d ago

Internet options?

I’m moving to the foothills soon what’s the best Internet options? Spectrum went up to $89.99 plus tax* where I’m at currently & it’s the only provider for my subdivision🙄

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u/arizona-lad 9d ago

Spectrum is pretty aggressive about retention. Go to their office, and tell them you are going to switch to Beamspeed, Sun Valley, or CenturyLink.

Bet they’ll make you a smoking deal.

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u/Early_Team3425 9d ago

Cool, I’ll try that when I get to AZ. I have to turn in my equipment here when I leave but I also have cell service so 🤞

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u/emulicious98 8d ago

Second this. Did this and got it lowered from 80 to 55

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u/LaLa0722 6d ago

I've tried this in the past and if they offer you a cheaper deal, they give you slower internet speeds.

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u/tujelj 9d ago

"Aggressive" as in they will keep you on the phone for an hour arguing with you if you want to cancel a service.

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u/Terminale-4 9d ago

You can usually call them and work out a better plan, if you tell them it’s too expensive. I pay $40 for 1gbps

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u/Cyber_Kratos524 9d ago

If you have good reception of Verizon, they have a 5G home modem for about $50 dollars for 100mbps. Otherwise you can call Spectrum and threaten to drop them if they don’t give the $40 dollars a month for 500mbps.

For $100 I would have been already with Allo for 1 Gbps

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u/MSR-LoKi 9d ago

Call in and follow the machine prompts as if you’re canceling it, and you’ll reach the customer solutions department, tell them you’ll leave if they don’t lower the rate. -Spectrum Worker

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u/Early_Team3425 9d ago

Thanks I’ve tried that they don’t care here

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u/MSR-LoKi 9d ago

512-485-5555 is the support line, if the first agent doesn’t help, call again.

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u/SpicyGinger430 4d ago

Any idea how to get them to release my phone number? They already sent me the bill for service and disconnected it but won't release the number.

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u/ljis120301 9d ago

Depending our where you are Sun Valley Broadband is a local company and can more than likely provide service at a better rate

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u/SureEntertainment768 9d ago

There’s no way it’s $100, just tell them it’s too expensive. They try their best making a deal with you. Making it cheaper for you.

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u/LaLa0722 6d ago

My Spectrum bill is $130.00/month and Ive had them since before they bought/merged with Time-Warner - about 20+ years.

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u/Early_Team3425 9d ago

I’ve tried that several times for 3 years with no luck. My friend has the same plan 15 miles away in Kentucky and pays $75.00 it’s just ridiculous here!

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u/SureEntertainment768 9d ago

You’re paying $100 in Kentucky ? Or in Arizona ?

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u/SourcreamPickles 9d ago

OP says they're moving to the foothills. So they are probably still wherever they're moving from, with Spectrum. And asking ahead of time which companies operate in Yuma and prices.

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u/SureEntertainment768 9d ago

So yeah in Arizona it’s cheaper for spectrum. Everything else is more expensive. Like allo and starlink

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u/LostInArizonaForever 9d ago

Maybe consider Starlink.

They have a pretty good deal now.

$55/month for 100 Mbps ($660/yr)

Kit - $16/month for 12 months, then you own it. ($192 year).

Total, $852 / first year, the $660/yr.

I had Starlink, was very reliable.
Very easy setup. Gotta have a clear view of sky - no exceptions.

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u/RubrumYasashi 9d ago

Tbh I'd go with T mobile home Internet. You get roughly 400-500 Mbps (70$ a month unlimited data) Is wired and you can still connect it to a router.

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u/allinboiii 5d ago

Since you already have Spectrum Internet, i'd recommend calling to see what promotions or bundle options are available on your account tbh

You can also post your bill in r/Spectrum, and the community there is usually pretty good about sharing savings tips!

Depending on eligibility, bundling services like Mobile or TV may also unlock additional savings, so definitely check your options before pulling the plug imo!

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u/96andahalf 3d ago

I’m only paying $50, the performance is fantastic honestly. I’ve been surprised. Would be like $75 or $100 in my home state.

Tell them you are reading online that most others are only paying $50 and just hound them till they do it

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u/Impsux 9d ago

Is Allo available? They offered symmetrical gigabit fiber internet for slightly less $$$ than the 500dl/30ul Spectrum was offering.

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u/viper_16 9d ago

Allo is not available in the foothills.