AT&T internet & cable vs. Comcast internet & cable
Ok So tell me this fellow members of the broad How much would I pay for the following services if I was to go with ATT&T versus Comcast, or Satelite provider
Basic Cable Channels
Digital Cable Channels
HBO--10 channels (bundle)
DVR
Earthlink/Comcast Cable Internet
If I was to go with ATT&T How much would I save? BTW I am a Hardcore Gamer and the Internet connection although it is Cable is pretty shitty sometimes. Also I live 1 mile away from 6-10 to factor in the distance for the speed in DSL.
Basic Cable Channels
Digital Cable Channels
HBO--10 channels (bundle)
DVR
Earthlink/Comcast Cable Internet
If I was to go with ATT&T How much would I save? BTW I am a Hardcore Gamer and the Internet connection although it is Cable is pretty shitty sometimes. Also I live 1 mile away from 6-10 to factor in the distance for the speed in DSL.
And One more thing, What About Verizon? What's that thing called PHyos or Zyos?? Is it faster than Comcast and ATT&T.Oh and one more thing, the ATT&T TV is throught Cable or Satelite?? I really dont wanna get satelite cause Houston has crazy crappy weather and the weak signals from satelite **** me off.
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LeadfootDuramax, that sucks man. I would have waited, called back, and spoke with someone else. I'm sure you may have had better luck the 2nd time around.
02Z28LS1, I already have a 6MBPS. I was bringing it to the table that Comcast offers an 8MBPS. 6 is the highest AT&T offers. How would my connection not support a certain speed? (not doubting, just curious)
aggiez28, you should call to see what they can do before making the switch. I'm not trying to promote Comcast, but if they'll work with you, then why not. It would be a different story on my end if they did nothing about my bill. To answer your 2nd post, $33 for the internet, $33 for the cable, $3 for the modem, $5 for the digital box, and $7.95 for the sports bundle. All those prices are discounted except the sports bundle. If they offered you $84 for digital cable and 6MBPS internet, what's wrong with that? In order to have digital cable, you have to have the digital box. How many do you have? I think regularly, those boxes are $7 each.
02Z28LS1, I already have a 6MBPS. I was bringing it to the table that Comcast offers an 8MBPS. 6 is the highest AT&T offers. How would my connection not support a certain speed? (not doubting, just curious)
aggiez28, you should call to see what they can do before making the switch. I'm not trying to promote Comcast, but if they'll work with you, then why not. It would be a different story on my end if they did nothing about my bill. To answer your 2nd post, $33 for the internet, $33 for the cable, $3 for the modem, $5 for the digital box, and $7.95 for the sports bundle. All those prices are discounted except the sports bundle. If they offered you $84 for digital cable and 6MBPS internet, what's wrong with that? In order to have digital cable, you have to have the digital box. How many do you have? I think regularly, those boxes are $7 each.
if you're on the outer limit of the length that DSL can support (i think it's somewhere around 14k feet, or close to 3 miles), you may not be able to get the highest speed and have it be stable. they may start you out at 6Mbit/sec, but if your connection keeps dropping repeatedly, they may have to downgrade you to a slower speed that will be more stable.
aggiez28, you should call to see what they can do before making the switch. I'm not trying to promote Comcast, but if they'll work with you, then why not. It would be a different story on my end if they did nothing about my bill. To answer your 2nd post, $33 for the internet, $33 for the cable, $3 for the modem, $5 for the digital box, and $7.95 for the sports bundle. All those prices are discounted except the sports bundle. If they offered you $84 for digital cable and 6MBPS internet, what's wrong with that? In order to have digital cable, you have to have the digital box. How many do you have? I think regularly, those boxes are $7 each.
I am going to call back tomorrow and see if someone else can do better.
