i just got this deal. 45$ includes wifi modem rental etc. 45$ plus tax. but they charge you their one time installation fee and activation fee (49$ something, and 14$ for activation).
regarding speed, i've been having issues. regular use like browsing, email etc is ok, but when you download big files then the connection drops.
issue is reproduceable. specially when using speedtest.net or rogers/speedcheck page. both wireless and wired connection displays the issue.
speed test:
1) ping test - normal
2) download test - spikes up to super speed then gradually slows down and continues to decrease until connection drops. network becomes unidentified network and no connection to internet is being reported.
3) upload test - normal
the only constant is that upload speed shows the advertised speed (up to 3mbps).
pricewise it's a good deal i suppose, but utilising the advertised speed is a different story. this is own experience though. others may not have a problem.
testing with only 1 laptop. vista. cgn2 router.
but yes, the deal exists and it still does today!