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Internet Packages

Hello, I recently moved to a place by myself and have setup Cox Internet. I got the same package I had where I moved from but there I had a roommate. As the only person in the home is the basic "High Speed Internet Essential" package actually viable?

I used the data usage estimator and added my devices and thats what came up. It seems low but that could be because I am in a one person household now. My devices and expected usage are as follows.

Laptop - basic websurfing, emails, banking, and shopping - 1 hour per day

Smart Blu-Ray Player - streaming Netflix (in HD), Hulu Plus, and HDX Movies from Vudu service - 2 hours per day

Xbox 360 - online gaming - 1-2 hours per day

Smart Phone - basic searches, minimal video watching - minimal usage per day

I was just curious if anyone else who lives alone and has a similar setup found the basic internet package suitable for their needs. From what I read it seems the biggest reason for a higher speed is when multiple devices are in use and for me that won't be an issue.

Also, can I change the internet package for a month and see if it is suitable for me or is it like a cell phone thing where you are locked in for 12 months or something. I probably should have checked that in the beginning, heh.

Thank you for your time and effort. All thoughts welcome. 

James R.

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Most of those activities you've described should work fine with that package.  For online streaming needs it'll probably work as well however if your speeds are insufficient for the provider's needs you may have to settle for lower quality streams.