Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about this GCI business internet, you know, the kind they use for them fancy offices and such. Folks always wanna know, “How much does it cost?” It ain’t a simple answer, like buyin’ a bag of flour, that’s for sure.
First off, they got all sorts of plans, like different sizes of shoes, ya know? Some folks just need a little bit, for checkin’ emails and lookin’ at cat pictures, I guess. Then there’s the big shots, the ones runnin’ the whole shebang, they need a whole lot more, like a whole field of wheat instead of just a sack. So, the more you use, the more it’s gonna cost, that’s just common sense.
I heard tell they got somethin’ called “shared network.” Sounds like sharin’ a pot of stew at a church supper. Everybody gets a little bit, but it ain’t just for you. They say it’s cheaper, ‘cause you ain’t the only one usin’ it. But if everyone’s dipping their spoon in at the same time, it might get a bit slow, you know? Like tryin’ to pour molasses on a cold day.
- They got plans with different speeds too, like a horse – some are slow and steady, some are fast as lightning.
- The faster it is, the more it costs, naturally.
- They measure it in somethin’ called “Mbps.” Don’t ask me what that means, it’s just a fancy way of sayin’ how quick it is.
Now, some of these GCI fellas, they try to sweeten the deal, ya know? Like givin’ you a free whatchamacallit, a “streaming device.” Sounds like one of them newfangled radios to me. And somethin’ called “mesh WiFi,” I reckon that’s like a spider web, spreadin’ the internet all over your place. They say it’s free, but nothin’s really free, is it? You’re payin’ for it somewhere, I betcha.
I also heard tell they got these “No Worries Plans.” Sounds like somethin’ a snake oil salesman would say, but maybe it’s alright. They tell you how much data you get, that’s like how much water you get from the well. And if you use it all up, they might slow you down, or maybe charge you more, I ain’t exactly sure. But they gotta let you know when you’re gettin’ close to usin’ it all up, like when the well starts to run dry.
From what I gather, you can get some basic plans for maybe 60 bucks, that’s what some other internet companies charge. But that’s just the startin’ price, like the price of a plain ol’ chicken. If you want all the fixin’s, the gravy and the biscuits, you gotta pay more.
And if you got a big business, with lots of folks workin’ computers and whatnot, well, then you’re gonna be payin’ a whole lot more. They got plans for them big operations too, with fancy stuff like “non-overbooked data traffic” and “24/7 support.” That means they won’t let too many people use the same line at once, and they got folks workin’ all night and day to fix things if they break. But that kind of service ain’t cheap, I tell ya.
They also got different plans depending on if you got just one office, or if you got ‘em spread out all over the place. More offices mean more wires, more connections, and more money out of your pocket.
So, how much does it cost? Well, it depends. It depends on how much you need, how fast you need it, and what kind of extras you want. Best thing to do is call ‘em up or go down to their store, if they got one in your town. Talk to ‘em, tell ‘em what you need, and see what they can do for ya. Just be sure to read the fine print, ya know? Don’t want ‘em pullin’ the wool over your eyes.
And remember, just ‘cause somethin’ is cheap, doesn’t mean it’s good. And just ‘cause somethin’ is expensive, doesn’t mean it’s worth it. You gotta find somethin’ that fits your needs and your pocketbook. It’s like buyin’ a good pair of boots, gotta last you a while and keep your feet dry, even when it’s stormin’.
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