How to get best Internet performance?

[BadgerDave]

We are moving next month and have the opportunity to select a new Internet provider and equipment. My initial research reveals that neither Verizon FIOS or CenturyLink is available in my new neighborhood (Prospect Heights, IL).

I currently have AT&T Uverse internet, which seems barely adequate. Are there other options out there? I haven't been paying attention for a few years.

What about hardware? Can I boost performance with a hot-rodded modem or computer?

Thanks!

[hamerhead]

Cable. Yeah, I know, but the speed is unbeatable. Plus you could bundle your land line and TV. I'd have it, but we're about a 1/4 mile outside of civilization.

[CraigP]

I vote for cable as well. Internet, TV, Xbox -- all can work at the same time with speeds that get everything done. I just use a cable router from the company and then an Apple wireless modem for all the stuff in the house to find the signal.

[FrankieIII]

I currently have AT&T Uverse internet, which seems barely adequate. Are there other options out there? I haven't been paying attention for a few years.

Thanks!

What speed of U-Verse do you have? Can't imagine 24 Mbps not being adequate:

http://www.att.com/u-verse/explore/internet-landing.jsp?wtSlotClick=1-0047HJ-0-1&fbid=6tn82-FiieY

[BadgerDave]

The maximum U-verse speed available in the area is "up to" 12 Mbs, which translates to actual speeds of 5 Mbs at best, usually much less.

Going with cable would mean doing business with Comcast, a company known for constant rate increases and customer satisfaction ratings similar to the DMV and the Mexican penal system.

My other issue is that I have a big investment in DirecTV equipment, am addicted to the NFL Sunday Ticket and don't want to switch to a different provider for TV service.

[CraigP]

Yes, we have to deal with Charter communications for our cable service. It may be convenient, but their rates are always changing and the "bundling" package is a scam of sorts.

[mathman]

You could bundle phone and internet on cable or just get cable internet. That is what we do and keep direct tv.

[Carl.B]

You could bundle phone and internet on cable or just get cable internet. That is what we do and keep direct tv.

+1

[Lockbody]

You could bundle phone and internet on cable or just get cable internet. That is what we do and keep direct tv.

+1

Yep