My wife just moved to the city and she needs an ISP. How long will this SaskTel strike go on? When it's done are the installers weeks behind (from Winnipeg and Shaw is always behind). She's in a new build appartment, is it just "flipping a switch" or an actual install visit? Are there any options? Is Access even an alternative? Sucks not having anything but cell phone at home.
Posted Oct 20, 2019, 12:40 PM UTC
Call access, they probably have a promo for the first 3 or 6 months anyway. If you decide you don’t like it switch to SaskTel later.
When that internet starts to dry up; you might have to head out Californee way.
Ah yes I've heard they have some out west
My opinion is 1st choice SaskTel but only if it's fiber 2nd choice Access Communications 3rd choice SaskTel DSL
Both SaskTel and Access have pretty crappy gateways so if you can just get a modem and use your own router I would suggest that. If you have to use their gateway you can ask them to put it in bridge mode and turn off wifi and just connect your own router.
2nd this. multiple places, friends and family have had sasktel with zero issues. Sister had access in a new area and nothing but issues.
I do know the inside house lines inside can be an issue. The old farmer way of taking what you can find doesn't work for dsl and infinet is all cat5+ based.
edit, I should also say I am a heavy internet user. have multiple AP and switches around the house and don't rely on the isp gear. nothing but the ont connected to my network. world of difference going from isp gear to prosumer stuff.Grandma who only has the internet for some things like online games and netflix is fine with the saskel gear.
Access is cheap with the promos and reliable. We had it installed within a few days and any issues are quickly fixed by their tech support. We are on a half price 2 year deal, $44/month)
Why not just call these places and ask? This sub has a new post every week with someone asking “how do I get internet?” Maybe it should be a sticky
Username checks out.
These posts are one notch above asking "can someone come over and wipe by bum?"
If you Google "internet access regina", not only does it tell you who offers internet access in Regina, it gives you links to prior times this has already been asked in r/regina
Thanks for the welcome to the city. Sorry I have done the store and they went on strike that day. They told me Access wasn't worth my time. It's for my wife, living apart from me alone. I will now look into Access.
They told me Access wasn't worth my time.
SaskTel told you that? Access and SaskTel are competitors, so that may be why. Access is a perfectly good ISP and can probably get your wife online sooner. But you'll have to call and ask as only they know their install schedule.
Can you please provide a reference? I don’t think anyone has solicited for an ass wiping this weekend. I know someone was looking for a rub and tug but never with bowel care involved? Do you have personal experience? Can you provide references?
Yes, your mom handles this kind of thing very well. I just haven't visited her in a while because she goes overboard with the Crisco lubricant.
Access is a decent alternative (and the only one).
If you can get infinet from SaskTel then go for that. Access can get you similar speeds but it's cable vs fiber. If you're stuck on DSL from SaskTel then it's a tougher choice. If you need/want the extra speed then go for Access, just be aware that it is cable service and has the drawbacks associated with that.
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Go with Access, Sasktel takes WEEKS to get someone out at the best of times.
And I don't know if their appointment setters don't have the appropriate tools to do their jobs, or they're just idiots - but when I moved into my place I called to schedule installation on our move-in day (a Saturday).
Installers tried to show up the day before (Friday) when we didn't have the keys or any way to get them. When I called to complain, I was told 'oh we never do installs on the weekends.'
Took them two weeks to get to us, even though I set the appointment a month in advance. :| If I had been told up front they didn't do installs on the weekends, I could have made other arrangements. No sympathy or apology from Sasktel.
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Access is a viable option.
“Only” viable option at the current time.
Until Monday!
Ohhhh. Strike over?
tentative agreement was struck, needs to be voted on yet, but they are going back to work.
I'd say access is the only viable option at any time. Nothing but garbage tier service when I was with sasktel.