I definitely have ageing batteries. My performance has really slowed down.  Do you suppose they could help me?
dickJ

Hello All,
I live in an area not currently served by cable access to the Internet.
I initially used DSL provided by AT&T.  That service suffered from frequent slowdowns and signal loss due to an unreliable phone line.  Though the advertised speed was 6Mbps download, I rarely approached that speed.

I considered Internet via Satellite but, in reading reviews of the various providers offering that service, I decided that it wasn't for me.

I then investigated Wireless Internet.  This technology provides Internet via a signal sent line-of-sight from a land-based radio tower. 
Below, I have listed three service providers for San Luis Obispo County, CA.  The information is current as of 01/16/2018 and was copied from the respective wireless service provider web sites.

Peak WiFi:  http://www.peakwifi.com/ 
NO CONTRACTS NO DATA LIMITS $99 INSTALL*
PLANS & PRICING
BASIC  |  $49.95
3 MB DOWN, 1 MB UP

STANDARD  |  $69.95
10 MB DOWN, 3 MB UP

PREMIUM  |  $119.95
15 MB DOWN, 4 MB UP

ULTRA  |  $199.95
25 MB DOWN, 5 MB UP

Advanced Wireless:  http://www.advwireonline.com/plans--pricing.html
Basic Install $395

Basic Plan $49.99 per month
4Mbps Download
1Mbps Upload

Basic +
$64.99 per month
8Mbps Download
2Mbsp Upload

Preferred
$79.99 per month
10Mbps Download
4Mbps Upload

Preferred +
15Mbps Download
5Mbps Upload

Premier
149.99 per month
20Mbps download
5Mbps upload

Premier +
$199 per month
30Mbps download
5Mbps upload

 
Ranch WiFi:  http://ranchwifi.com/plans
NEW INSTALLATION FEE $99!

Stage Coach WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 5 Mbps Downloads
Up to 5 Mbps Uploads
$65 PER MO.

PONY EXPRESS WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 10 Mbps Downloads
Up to 5 Mbps Uploads
$95 PER MO.

STAMPEDE WIRELESS PLAN
Up to 20 Mbps Downloads
Up to 10 Mbps Uploads
$135 PER MO.

SILVER BULLET WIRELESS PLAN*
Up to 30 Mbps Downloads
Up to 10 Mbps Uploads
$165 PER MO.

I initially signed up with Peak WiFi, later moving to Advanced Wireless.  Both provided excellent service.  I have no experience with Ranch WiFi

My recommendation, based on performance is to opt for cable based Internet service if it is available.  If it isn't consider wireless.

Ralph Sutter

My experience was similar to Earl's with the exception of I spoke directly with a tech and not billing. The whole process took less than 5 minutes. A few minutes later I was enjoying my new higher speed service.

Shown below:

1) My wired connection speed to my desktop computer
2) My wireless connection speed to my iPad Pro
3) My download speed of 4 TWIT video podcast files

Spectrum has increased the minimum broadband access speed to 100 Mbps. This applies to anyone paying for the 60 Mbps service now. I spent a half hour or so on the phone Monday and first found out that the proper approach is to call Spectrum with a billing question and then tell the support person you want to get your account set up for 100 Mbps. It is probably a good idea to say the words "there will be no additional charge" at some point in your conversation.

I found the support person very helpful and friendly. She mentioned that I might have to reboot the modem (I did not), the modem I have might not be suitable (it is a DOCSIS 3.1 and works fine), and that if I needed a new modem Spectrum would give me one at no cost and no monthly charge. So far I have only seen it go up to 95 Mbps but I will continue to test it.