500 Kbps / 0.5 Mbps is NOT comparable to high speed internet. That is actually very slow for what you are paying.
To compare:
Shaw: 5000 kbps / 5 mbps / $38.95 / 60GB transfer
Telus: 1500 kbps / 1.5 mbps / $30.95 / 30GB transfer
Platinum: 500 kbps / 0.5 mbps / $49.95 / 5GB transfer
Doesn't seem very good to me.
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