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Flabbibulin · 04-03-2013, 11:08 PM

I called on behalf of my in-laws on the weekend as they are in a remote spot (water valley area). They are currently with Airenet at $52/month for 1.5Mbps, but wanted to see what other options there are.

They are Shaw Direct subscribers for television, so I called up for Xplornet (Shaw Direct's sat internet affiliate) and the prices are essentially the same. The difference being you need to sign a 2 or 3 year contract with xplornet. Anyways, monthly prices were something like this:

1.5Mbps $52
2.5Mbps $57
5.0Mbps $87

All have a monthly cap, but I cant recall what they are. 10,20,30 Gigs I'm guessing.

2 year contract came with a $299 install fee, 3 year with a $99 install fee. Of course, Im guessing you need to be a Shaw Direct subscriber to use Xplornet (I think).

Of course, broadband is your better option if it is available in your area.

04-03-2013, 11:08 PM	#9
Flabbibulin Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2009 Exp:	I called on behalf of my in-laws on the weekend as they are in a remote spot (water valley area). They are currently with Airenet at $52/month for 1.5Mbps, but wanted to see what other options there are. They are Shaw Direct subscribers for television, so I called up for Xplornet (Shaw Direct's sat internet affiliate) and the prices are essentially the same. The difference being you need to sign a 2 or 3 year contract with xplornet. Anyways, monthly prices were something like this: 1.5Mbps $52 2.5Mbps $57 5.0Mbps $87 All have a monthly cap, but I cant recall what they are. 10,20,30 Gigs I'm guessing. 2 year contract came with a $299 install fee, 3 year with a $99 install fee. Of course, Im guessing you need to be a Shaw Direct subscriber to use Xplornet (I think). Of course, broadband is your better option if it is available in your area. Last edited by Flabbibulin; 04-03-2013 at 11:11 PM.