Internet

last updated 12 Jun 2026 switched from Optimum to AT&T Wireless $60/mo vs $90
checked the AT&T wireless internet periodically. Speeds ranged from 29 to 42 MBPS which was less than optimum which gave 60 -80 MBPS , but was having some drop outs.
AT&T didn't have any drop outs like we had a couple of weeks ago. It was sufficient for the big group Tom had up a couple of months ago. It was $30 per month cheaper than optimum.
Both AT&T and optimum were rated at 300 MBPS.
We can get about 40 - 50 MPBS downstairs from AT&T by using just the modem in the AT&T box upstairs and the old router in the kitchen downstairs. I ran an ethernet cable from the upstairs to the kitchen so we could do that, but we are still using just the AT&T wireless.
To stream video on one device in HD, at least 7 MBPS is recommended. To stream 4K content on 60" TV at least 25 MBPS is recommended. Our Samsung TV is a 43" 4K, but you can't tell the difference between 4k and HD unless you are within 4' of a 43" TV

Old We've tried 2 internet services:
Optimum COAX - mcbridecabin, mcbridecabin-5G
Optimum ($105/mo.) - overhead coax cable - which supposedly gives up to 300 Mbps, but as of February 2026 we were only getting 60 - 80 Mbps.

AT&T All Fi wirelesss - MCBrideATT

AT& All Fi Hub ($65/mo.) - Wireless - Modem and Router - which supposedly gives 90-300 Mbps, but we were getting 58-64 Mbsp.

We are working on Starlink