Does the boost system just name itself to match the name of the router it is plugged into? Or for a low monthly payment of $5/month for 24 months by calling 1-888-811-2323. If you’re interested in learning 15 other ways to save $7200+ a year, click here.
I use a HP keyboard and a Microsoft mouse with my DELL desktop computer, and I have no issues among the 3 companies. Say goodbye to wifi dead zones with TELUS Boost Wi-Fi range extender. Sign up for the 22,000+ word Young Money Bootcamp eCourse. You’ll likely be stuck paying $70+ a month for your Internet because you wanted that $500 Prepaid Visa (or whatever that gift they enticed you with). Your building does not have Fibre Op! The usual hassles but in the end, quite polite.
Re: Dead zone in house needs WiFi booster.
No more negotiating—just the same low price every month.
Neighbours with the most likes in the past month. Free Installation fees are based on the number of services you will have after installation.
Learn how by reading the article Troubleshooting: Fix home WiFi network issues with BlueCurve Home. My brother and others we’ve known always have luck with Telus when speaking to the retention/loyalty departments.
One thing you can try is, if possible, you can move the modem to a more central location, as that might shift your coverage to reach more spots in your home. How do you save money on Internet? My favourite free Canadian financial tool I’ve been using since 2017 to manage my net worth and track my investment return is Wealthica.
Perhaps I am a little biased since I am a Telus shareholder and it is one of my favourite Canadian dividend stocks. I am looking to know if me using Ethernet to connect all of my boost devices cause an issue. Their 15 Mbps Internet is only $40 a month. Extend your coverage even further with the TELUS Boost Wi-Fi expansion pack. If thatâs not enough, weâve got you covered with TELUS Boost Wi-Fi Expansion Packs. Is boost wifi compatible with other routers. Am thinking of a NetGear WiFi RangeExtender (EX3700) and wonder whether there might be an issues with it and BlueCurve.
Learn about Shaw Internet PowerBoost. Something that we cannot do without, like electricity, or our cell phone bills.
@David- Thanks for this checklist, very comprehensive .
I even had the last date of Internet with my provider available to me. Thanks both for your replies.
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We shouldn’t have been trying to sell it there!
Though Shaw's BlueCurve box does not support WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) for one click set up, you can easily add the EX2700 to your home network and extended your WiFi. Thanks for sharing Virgin Mobile- I didn’t know they had home internet. Too bad AT&T wouldn’t allow you to keep that price. Extend your WiFi coverage and eliminate dead spots using Shaw’s plug and play Fibre+ WiFi Pods with the latest mesh technology. ©2020 Shaw Communications. Couldn’t tell you what we pay for our Internet right now (all our utilities are included in our rent, which is nice) but when we lived in our first apartment, it was insane. Just got 2 TP-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi extenders, and just installed the first one. Another option would be to add third-party WiFi extenders. Is the monthly price fixed. So, I expect that there will NOT be any problems between the BlueCurve hardware (not manufactured by Shaw) and the extender (not manufactured by Shaw).
Thanks. They really ‘get’ you after the promo ends. I'm thinking issues could be caused by devices fighting to be primary. I couldn’t be happier with the money I save. Unfortunately I don’t live in a building with Novus Internet which is known to be cheaper and faster than other competitors for those that live in Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Burnaby, and Surrey. Thank you. For telephone service, what is the long distance rate. Neighbours with the most likes in the past month. So even though you’re not ‘under contract’ most people (including myself) just stick with their main provider for convenience.
I have that extender and would rather use it as I already own it. There is no limit on the number of PowerBoost bursts you can receive; providing there is available network resources, the start of every download should be assisted by PowerBoost.
This is going to sound a bit rant-y but: I had to do this a few times with Telus after my basic cable + internet went North of $100/month.
You’ll likely be stuck paying $70+ a month for your Internet because you wanted that $500 Prepaid Visa (or whatever that gift they enticed you with).
It was most likely that. Don’t forget to subscribe for blog updates and a free dividend yield spreadsheet.
PowerBoost essentially takes advantage of unused network capacity to offer a brief yet drastic increase in download speeds.
I.e. I’m on a reseller for fiber and I pay $55 a month for 950/950 service. My favourite Canadian high interest savings account that pays 1.50*% interest is EQ Bank.
At least you got compensated for it. If you’re interested in getting a $300 bank bonus or a new iPad courtesy of RBC for your lower priced internet, here are some new bank account bonuses in Canada to sign up for.
(don’t get me started on the customer service…we moved a year ago and it took 4 phone calls, hours & hours, and multiple technician visits for Rogers to properly hook up & bill us correctly).
Making a phone call at regular intervals to Internet service providers is one way that I try to save money fast (like to the tune of over $7000 a year).
Great to hear that you also have good experience with Lightspeed, I’ll definitely look into that one as I have not heard of it before I wrote up this post! This is very similar to negotiating with your mobility service provider- the best ammo is not being on contract.
@Tom- You too eh? (I know, it’s hard to believe!)
The Boost Wifi should be the only wireless signals.
This time planning to drop our home phone (have North American LD & all features incl in mobile plan already (Telus))…hopefully our cable/internet won’t jump!! We don't support third-party equipment, but you can visit an electronics store to get more information if you're interested in that option. You don’t have anything to threaten Telus or Shaw with (e.g. @Harry- You’re welcome!
I agree that $10/month adds up. ©2020 Shaw Communications. You don’t have anything to threaten Telus or Shaw with (e.g. Installation Tips:.
At the time of writing the ‘deals’ are not that great. Telus made no effort to get there boosters back. It does sound time consuming but that is $500 after tax dollars! Connect your entire home to the same network. PowerBoost provides a 5-20 second burst of additional download speed for your internet connection. I highly recommend the Telus Boost Wifi system, and it's a bargain right now at $125 CDN for 2 boosters.
First of all, to be able to negotiate with Telus and Shaw for your Internet bill, you’ll need to NOT be in a contract. Thank you. @David Rathgeber- Thanks for sharing all the alternatives.
The no contract price for Internet 25 is $55/month for the first 3 months: This page may contain affiliate links. I agree that $10/month adds up.
I opted to get a Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX2700 for $36.95+GST from BestBuy. Three of the four tvs are hardwired via Cat6, and one is on wifi. Here’s $50 in free trades to get you started. And so we switched providers to our current one.
Here’s how I upgraded from my iPhone 5 to an iPhone 8, got it for $0, and managed to only pay $5 extra a month for the next two years. Experts found that even with an entire household of users, scattered all over the home, using Wi-Fi at the same time – TELUS Boost Wi-Fi …
Can you buy one from a store that offers a "no-questions-asked-money-back-guarantee", and try it?