I just switched from Fios, so there's a lot of bias on my end. We probably would've kept using them if I hadn't let the bill ballooned to something outrageous. Looking at their deals, I think it was the right thing, because it reached a point where only the internet was used, and nobody utilized the TV. They don't seem to have a cheap internet only deal, they're all about the bundles. Right now with RCN, same download speeds (upload's significantly lower), the bill is much lower. Granted, it's just the internet, but I feel like their pricing for just the internet, contract included because without a contract they charge more, it'd be maybe $70. This bill is about $25 less.
Also, having used RCN before, I never got copyright strikes, and Verizon, along with Comcast adhered to that bullshit 6 strike thing, forcing me to get a VPN. But I do find use in the VPN even still, but basically I don't have to do it every time to get certain things online (downloadable movies mainly). That being said, no matter the internet, I've learned that I should get my own router, renting turns out more costly in the long run. So, that's something to plan for this year. From what I read, Comcast is shit, more notably to me is their copyright strikes and sniffing around I think is more stingy than Verizon, so, nah with them. I hope Verizon works out for you, we had them for over 2 years, so that's saying something. Not the best, frankly I want Google Fiber but it's not available in this area, so RCN is the next best thing. Smaller and more region based, I think that's more approachable and overall better. I think we switched out of RCN because of TV, limiting, but now that nobody watches TV here, it serves as the right ISP for us currently.
