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Is Cox the best ISP in BR??

Posted on 12/11/20 at 12:14 pm
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13279 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 12:14 pm
I have been having trouble with AT&T's service and I'm looking to make a switch. Does the board have any recommendations besides Cox??
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48626 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 12:51 pm to
I've been thinking of doing the opposite because it would save us money ditching YouTubeTV and Cox internet for AT&T TV, fiber bundled with our cell plan.

What kind of issues are you having?

I've had Cox internet for 20+ years and it's generally very reliable. I'm only considering switching due to the cost of having a bunch of separate services.
This post was edited on 12/11/20 at 12:52 pm
Posted by runforrestrun
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
816 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 12:52 pm to
I’ve had AT&T since they rolled out fiber in my neighborhood about 4 years ago. Haven’t had one problem. What’s up with yours?
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13279 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 1:32 pm to
My problem is their wifi router has been losing signal or having a weak signal quite often. Fiber isn’t available in my neighborhood yet. I’m having to reset my Gateway every week or so when it gets bogged down.
Posted by Phate
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
11724 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 2:53 pm to
quote:

My problem is their wifi router has been losing signal or having a weak signal quite often. Fiber isn’t available in my neighborhood yet. I’m having to reset my Gateway every week or so when it gets bogged down.


Don't use the router/modem combo from the ISP. Get a cheap modem and a good wireless router and you'll see better results. Depending on the size of your house a mesh wireless system may really help.
This post was edited on 12/11/20 at 2:57 pm
Posted by runforrestrun
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
816 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 3:47 pm to
Ah, if you don't have fiber then yes, I would absolutely switch to Cox
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13279 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 7:38 pm to
quote:

Get a cheap modem and a good wireless router and you'll see better results

I didn’t realize I could use any modem and router. I’ll hook this up tomorrow. Thanks!
Posted by Matt225
St. George
Member since Dec 2019
856 posts
Posted on 12/11/20 at 8:38 pm to
Fiber is better then Cox.
If no fiber then Cox by a mile.
Posted by LSshoe
Burrowing through a pile o MikePoop
Member since Jan 2008
4016 posts
Posted on 12/12/20 at 4:22 pm to
Most of BR you only have two broadband options, ATT and Cox. If Eatel is available I've heard good things.

Cox has a modem compatibility guide, make sure you buy one on the list. Then call their tech support after you swap it out to get them to activate it.
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