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Question about Frontier 1 Gigabit bulk internet service in an apartment. (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by PappaFrost@alien.top to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum

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My apartment complex just announced a crew is coming tomorrow to install an Eero WiFi mesh network based on Frontier 1 Gigabit "bulk" internet service. We currently have Spectrum Cable internet 300/10 mbps.

What is your experience with Frontier "bulk" internet? I think this is often called 'multifamily'. Is it WiFi only, gigabit fiber to each apartment or shared over dozens of people? Do you think they will mandate a switch over to Frontier only, or will the residents have the choice between Spectrum cable and Frontier WiFi/fiber?

Thanks!

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[–] Pools-3015@alien.top 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Do you think they will mandate a switch over to Frontier only, or will the residents have the choice between Spectrum cable and Frontier WiFi/fiber?

That will be decided by the apartment management. You should ask if you are able to use another ISP, but it will probably be out of pocket.

If you work from home and need secure internet, Frontier bulk is not for you. My sister in law lives in an apartment complex with shared internet. When i did a scan of her network, I could see other people's devices on the network.

[–] gkhouzam@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The internet itself is shared. If that’s the case, put a router in and you are protected as with any ISP.

[–] PappaFrost@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks, They installed duraline microduct conduit and whatever kind of fiber is inside of it. No visible equipment yet or access points, and no details about the service yet, so I’m cautiously optimistic. Frontier business fiber at the office has been good.

[–] PappaFrost@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I just discovered that there is a new flush mount wall mounted fiber junction box of some kind in the bedroom, which seems promising because this is fiber direct into the unit, and seemingly not some shared WiFi hotel situation, so I'm cautiously optimistic.