[kpd3062]

We are planning to buy a home in TV in the very near future. I have been wondering if there is a way to have internet service that I could use at both my homes with out paying for two accounts year round? I know I'm a cheap ?#$^%@&. We plan to use antenna for local television but want internet access for streaming and web surfing etc. I have thought about getting a Cell phone service with more DATA or possibly one of those RV Winegard Satellite Antennas that I could take from house to house. We would probably be in TV most of the year but 2 -3 months in Texas. What are ya'lls thoughts any experience with this? I hate to pay for year round service on the house that sits empty for most of the year. Thanks

[billethkid]

The satellite providers allow taking the "box" from one home to the other.
There will have to be dishes set up at each location. Then just unplug and take the box with you.

There is an effect on local channels that they can manage for you once at each location.

One account.....no fuss!!

As for internet....I can only speak to satellite......I do not know if cable companies have a similar arrangement.

[Bogie Shooter]

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You can turn your cell phone into a mobile hotspot, but its usefulness to you would depend on how many GB you intende to use, compared to how many you are paying for.

[villagetinker]

Comcast has a move function that you can use online, if you take the equipment with you, then you have one account, now i have no idea if they have a limitation of the number of times you can move.

[retiredguy123]

I think your best option is the satellite dish that can be moved from one location to another, like RV owners, but I don't know if you will save money. I don't think Comcast will allow you to use internet service at two locations for one price. If they ever get 5G service perfected, you may eventually be able to use a cell phone account for all internet services.

[Hoosierb4]

You don't have to pay for internet for two places at the same time. We are snowbirds, using comcast/xfinity while we are in The Villages and Spectrum while we are in Indiana. (Internet only, since we use youtube TV instead of cable TV.) Both Comcast and Spectrum have a seasonal program for Snowbirds, where we pay only for the months we are using their service, and about $5 per month while we are away. This way our total cost for internet and a very good TV package is only about $100 per month. What makes it even better, Xfinity has a cell phone service that costs much much less than Verizon, while using the Verizon network. Try it. You'll like it.

[petsetc]

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Hoosierb4

You don't have to pay for internet for two places at the same time. We are snowbirds, using comcast/xfinity while we are in The Villages and Spectrum while we are in Indiana. (Internet only, since we use youtube TV instead of cable TV.) Both Comcast and Spectrum have a seasonal program for Snowbirds, where we pay only for the months we are using their service, and about $5 per month while we are away. This way our total cost for internet and a very good TV package is only about $100 per month. What makes it even better, Xfinity has a cell phone service that costs much much less than Verizon, while using the Verizon network. Try it. You'll like it.

FYI, the Xfinity seasonal hold service for "internet only" is $8 per month plus taxes and fees, which makes it closer to $10. If you have any Xfinity TV services, it would be much higher because you will need to pay the broadcast fee of $14.95 per month. Also, the minumum seasonal hold period is 90 days.

[kpd3062]

Originally Posted by Hoosierb4

You don't have to pay for internet for two places at the same time. We are snowbirds, using comcast/xfinity while we are in The Villages and Spectrum while we are in Indiana. (Internet only, since we use youtube TV instead of cable TV.) Both Comcast and Spectrum have a seasonal program for Snowbirds, where we pay only for the months we are using their service, and about $5 per month while we are away. This way our total cost for internet and a very good TV package is only about $100 per month. What makes it even better, Xfinity has a cell phone service that costs much much less than Verizon, while using the Verizon network. Try it. You'll like it.

That sounds like a great option thanks

[Hoosierb4]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

FYI, the Xfinity seasonal hold service for "internet only" is $8 per month plus taxes and fees, which makes it closer to $10. If you have any Xfinity TV services, it would be much higher because you will need to pay the broadcast fee of $14.95 per month. Also, the minumum seasonal hold period is 90 days.

I took a look at the statements for the credit card where the charges go and it's been a flat $8 from Xfinity when we're in Indiana and $5 from Spectrum when we're in The Villages. Because of our schedule, the 90 day requirement for Xfinity hasn't been a problem. Spectrum's minimum has required a phone call or two to get them to drop the requirement, when we've returned to Indiana for the holidays and wanted to have internet while we were there. Considering alternatives, this has been the best program for us. We dropped our TV services in favor of youtube TV when our provider dropped the big ten network, which youtube carries.

[Cheapbas]

I think the answer is no you can’t. I got a lower priced xfinity package down here because I have a full boat at home. I was thinking I could use “xfinity to go” app for the hbo’s, etc and use a iPhone to hdmi connector cable. It gets blocked, the modem Seems to know where you are. Don’t think switching to cellular worked either

[Heyitsrick]

I would avoid internet via satellite services. I would also avoid using the phone as a hotspot. Any TV streaming is going to use up data (yes, even "unlimited") rapidly. What happens with a lot of unlimited mobile plans is they will throttle (slow) your internet speed after you've hit a certain data limit per month. That will make for real problems when trying to stream big-screen TV, like Netflix, Amazon, etc., that use a lot of data.

[Blinky1973]

Originally Posted by kpd3062

We are planning to buy a home in TV in the very near future. I have been wondering if there is a way to have internet service that I could use at both my homes with out paying for two accounts year round? I know I'm a cheap ?#$^%@&. We plan to use antenna for local television but want internet access for streaming and web surfing etc. I have thought about getting a Cell phone service with more DATA or possibly one of those RV Winegard Satellite Antennas that I could take from house to house. We would probably be in TV most of the year but 2 -3 months in Texas. What are ya'lls thoughts any experience with this? I hate to pay for year round service on the house that sits empty for most of the year. Thanks

We have comcast in TV and you can transfer it when you go north and use it up their til you transfer in back. We are also putting our house up for sale April 13. Expanded lily with 3+ car garage in Pinellas. Near everything.

[WillB]

If you have Comcast you can put it on Vacation hold while away at each location.