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We've been unhappy with the price of our internet and basic cable provider (ATT). We still need basic cable for local stations because we are in the hill country, which makes reception iffy. Along comes Spectrum (bought out Time Warner) with a great deal and better internet speed. I read the info, talked to a rep, and decided to make the switch.
The new installation required coax cable for the main TV and the modem/router. Ok, so 2 holes in the house and the cable attached to the eaves. All the work took about 2 hours. After the tech had everything installed and was going over the how-to, he mentioned that we had 5G and 2G. I was stunned. Nothing anywhere said anything about 5G. Also, the city's draconian permitting process forced one of the companies to leave Austin. So, we don't have 5G, right?
Wrong!
5G is available through providers using coax. I brought up my concerns, but he said as long as we don't connect to the 5G, it will not be emitting the waves. I thought it sounded fishy, but got distracted with half a dozen other things that popped up. Fast forward to later in the evening. My head was throbbing - I'm very irritable - our dog went into the walk-in closet. The lightbulb went off, and I disconnected the whole setup. I started feeling better in a bit and much better today, although I feel a little beat up.
Fortunately, we had not cancelled ATT, so we still have service. Spectrum has a 30-day money back offer, if you are not happy with the service. Yes, they will get their equipment back along with some carefully chosen words.
While running a few errands this morning, I noticed a commercial van with big letters touting 5G service for commercial and residential places. I know I'm more sensitive than many, but that was an extreme reaction. My first thought was about children - I know how it made me feel - I felt so messed up, angry, uncomfortable - even ready to punch someone in the nose.
The new installation required coax cable for the main TV and the modem/router. Ok, so 2 holes in the house and the cable attached to the eaves. All the work took about 2 hours. After the tech had everything installed and was going over the how-to, he mentioned that we had 5G and 2G. I was stunned. Nothing anywhere said anything about 5G. Also, the city's draconian permitting process forced one of the companies to leave Austin. So, we don't have 5G, right?
Wrong!
5G is available through providers using coax. I brought up my concerns, but he said as long as we don't connect to the 5G, it will not be emitting the waves. I thought it sounded fishy, but got distracted with half a dozen other things that popped up. Fast forward to later in the evening. My head was throbbing - I'm very irritable - our dog went into the walk-in closet. The lightbulb went off, and I disconnected the whole setup. I started feeling better in a bit and much better today, although I feel a little beat up.
Fortunately, we had not cancelled ATT, so we still have service. Spectrum has a 30-day money back offer, if you are not happy with the service. Yes, they will get their equipment back along with some carefully chosen words.
While running a few errands this morning, I noticed a commercial van with big letters touting 5G service for commercial and residential places. I know I'm more sensitive than many, but that was an extreme reaction. My first thought was about children - I know how it made me feel - I felt so messed up, angry, uncomfortable - even ready to punch someone in the nose.