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We're planning on cutting the cord in about six weeks, and have keyed in on YouTubeTV as our streaming alternative. We're also moving to a new home, so I'm curious what internet speed to register for. We'll be using the internet for streaming across up-to-three devices simultaneously, and general internet usage, but no gaming.
The slowest speed Comcast offers in our area is 25 Mbps, followed by 60 Mbps, 150 Mbps, 250 Mbps, 400 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 2000 Mbps. According to the table in the link below from NerdWallet, it sounds like 25 Mbps may be cutting it close at our peak usage, but we would probably be ok with 60 Mbps. That just doesn't sound super fast, though (what a world we live in).
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/utilities/how-to-decide-what-internet-speed-you-need/
From those who have been there before, what internet speed have you been happy with? Given our usage, is there a noticeable difference between the 60 Mbps, 150 Mbps, and 250 Mbps rates? I don't want to have to wait to watch a streamed movie/show, or have frequent interruptions, but also don't want an overkill of speed.
I pay $40/month for 150mbps through Comcast here in Chicago. I think my rate is a glitch in their system though.
Did you check out RCN? Apparently pretty good if they service your area.