Moving to the city next week and found out that I need to set up internet (obviously 😅). Any tips on how to go about it? How long it’ll take? Never done this before and I work from home/need internet soon when I move in

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If you have a choice between Verizon Fios and spectrum, Fios tends to be better. You can contact them directly to set up an install appointment. Not sure how long in advance they book up so I’d suggest researching it asap if you’re moving next week.

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I recommend that if with roommates or a partner with whatever service you choose every year you disconnect and have another person in the apt sign up to get the new customer rates

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Just call the company and they set it up for you. RCN is the best and cheapest if your building is set up for it!

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Check with your landlord. Some buildings only give you one option.

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Options for my building are Verizon, Optimum, Spectrum. Thoughts on these? Which is affordable and reliable?

Avoid Optimum at all costs. The service is unreliable, and have the absolute worst customer “support”. If the line is too busy because many people are calling due to a service outrage, it will just hang up on you.

I had optimum before and it was very good

Also i’m a completely newbie but is 200mbps enough for 2 people who are working from home or should I go with 400mbps

Agree 400 but you don’t need more than that

Do they do a credit check?

good to know!

When I was setting up my apartment, Verizon told me the next available appointment was a week and a half later. Spectrum sent me my supplies next day and I haven't had issues since then. They made the steps easy to follow

thanks everyone! Very helpful. Good to know about calling early to make sure they have appointments

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