[kstrauser]

I pay $50 for 10 gigabits from Sonic. I don’t abuse it by deliberately running a speed test 24/7 or anything like that. I do use it for anything I want, at any time, without pausing to consider how much data it takes. Launch a NAS backup at 2PM on a weekday? Stream 4K video on 2 TVs at the same time? Download a mass of software updates? Without a second’s hesitation. The CEO is on record being very explicit that they sell you Internet access so you can use it as you see fit.

I have the best ISP in the country. You can’t convince me otherwise.

[zootboy]

I've been pushing an average of 10 TiB per month through my Sonic 10 Gbps fiber, mainly upload. Never had an issue or complaint. And really, even if my XGS-PON fiber is split between 32 customers, that's still ~300 Mbps per customer, which I'm nowhere near hitting.

[Cerium]

Absolutely amazing ISP. A while back my power went out. About three minutes later I got a text message (not from PG&E!) but from Sonic: (something like ..) "We noticed your connection went down and are running automated diagnostics." a few minutes later I got another text message which informed me that other nearby hardware they operate has lost power so they presume that my building has also lost power. Just a delightful experience.

[xcskier56]

I think US internet would give you a run for your money on best ISP in the country. Been doing gigabit symmetrical for probably close to 10 years at very reasonable prices. When I called customer support about having a static IP, just ended up talking shop with whoever was on the other side. Amazing

[kelnos]

I'm so jealous. Every now and then I check to see if Sonic is available at my address, but I'm always disappointed. No one wants to spend the money to run fiber down my street, even though the trunk is a block away.

[hi-v-rocknroll]

Sonic is still in business? Had DSL with them 20 years ago.

[kstrauser]

They are so very still in business.

[hi-v-rocknroll]

I see they are still a tiny regional provider in Santa Clara county, Santa Rosa, and LA. Had them when I lived next to eBay HQ ~15 years ago. https://bestneighborhood.org/sonic-availability/

[lotsofpulp]

This one is probably in contention:

https://epb.com/

[kstrauser]

Other than being 6x the price though.

[lotsofpulp]

I wonder if it’s because EBP is a utility and so has a mandate to run fiber to all homes in its area, as opposed to private ISPs that can pick and choose.

[kstrauser]

That could be. Sonic has pretty good coverage local from leasing fiber from AT&T. Even then there are still dead spots in my city where people are stuck with Comcast et al. They only recently rolled out their own fiber several months ago where I live. That day my speed went up 10x and the cost cut in half.

It's a no-brainer for people who live in their coverage area, yet as you say, their coverage isn't complete.

But it's still $50 for 10Gb where offered.