It Pays To Shop Around Now And Then

LeeNetworX · 11-13-2009, 09:21 AM

We've had Comcast for TV, phone and Internet for the past year and a half or so. Never had any complaints, but I got tired of them constantly raising prices on me for the same service. So I looked at AT&T and DirecTV packages/bundles and by switching over to them, this will be the net result once all rebates are processed, etc.

$100 back for switching from Comcast Internet to AT&T DSL
$150 back for switching from Comcast phone to AT&T phone
$100 back for enrolling in automatic bill pay (credit card) from DirecTV
$20 / month credit from AT&T for first three months of DSL
$26 / month credit from DirecTV for first year
$10 / month credit from DirecTV for 10 months (for friend referral)

After 1 year, the full price we pay for everything will still be ~$15 / month less than what we pay Comcast now, and we'll get more HD channels for the money and the ability to order sports packages, etc. which aren't even available on Comcast.

Particle Man · 11-13-2009, 09:28 AM

I wish I had options. I'm stuck with DSL from Windstream. It's a decent service but I lose my connection a lot.

Rider · 11-13-2009, 09:36 AM

I can't wait until my contract is up with Dish. U-Verse is now available in my neighborhood. I should be able to cut my current AT&T bill in half. I'm paying $190/mo for DSL, phone and Dish bundled together.

RACER X · 11-13-2009, 10:25 AM

uverse 300 w/ i-net, $130, 2 boxes 1 DVR, all the HD channels & showtime

CasterTroy · 11-13-2009, 10:31 AM

I gotta do something soon....Time Warner is killin me

z06boy · 11-13-2009, 10:36 AM

We have Windstream phone and DSL and DirecTV and although I've been happy with DirecTV we wish AT&T was offered here so we could switch to U-Verse.

LeeNetworX · 11-13-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RACER X

uverse 300 w/ i-net, $130, 2 boxes 1 DVR, all the HD channels & showtime

Unfortunately, our location didn't qualify for UVerse. : (

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Originally Posted by z06boy

We have Windstream phone and DSL and DirecTV and although I've been happy with DirecTV we wish AT&T was offered here so we could switch to U-Verse.

Even if AT&T provides service to your area, doesn't mean you qualify for the U-Verse VDSL (like us), unfortunately.

shmike · 11-13-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Unfortunately, our location didn't qualify for UVerse. : (

Even if AT&T provides service to your area, doesn't mean you qualify for the U-Verse VDSL (like us), unfortunately.

Crazy.

You would think the greater ATL area would be blanketed by Uverse.

z06boy · 11-13-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Even if AT&T provides service to your area, doesn't mean you qualify for the U-Verse VDSL (like us), unfortunately.

I didn't know that but knew I couldn't get it since we don't have an AT&T phone.

njchopper87 · 11-13-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Unfortunately, our location didn't qualify for UVerse. : (

I just got an Address Not Found message. I assume that means they don't over it here either. Time warner is starting to hurt price wise.. that would have been a nice alternative for sure.

11-13-2009, 09:21 AM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	It Pays To Shop Around Now And Then We've had Comcast for TV, phone and Internet for the past year and a half or so. Never had any complaints, but I got tired of them constantly raising prices on me for the same service. So I looked at AT&T and DirecTV packages/bundles and by switching over to them, this will be the net result once all rebates are processed, etc. $100 back for switching from Comcast Internet to AT&T DSL $150 back for switching from Comcast phone to AT&T phone $100 back for enrolling in automatic bill pay (credit card) from DirecTV $20 / month credit from AT&T for first three months of DSL $26 / month credit from DirecTV for first year $10 / month credit from DirecTV for 10 months (for friend referral) After 1 year, the full price we pay for everything will still be ~$15 / month less than what we pay Comcast now, and we'll get more HD channels for the money and the ability to order sports packages, etc. which aren't even available on Comcast.

11-13-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I wish I had options. I'm stuck with DSL from Windstream. It's a decent service but I lose my connection a lot. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-13-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
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11-13-2009, 10:31 AM	#5
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I gotta do something soon....Time Warner is killin me __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

11-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I can't wait until my contract is up with Dish. U-Verse is now available in my neighborhood. I should be able to cut my current AT&T bill in half. I'm paying $190/mo for DSL, phone and Dish bundled together.

11-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	We have Windstream phone and DSL and DirecTV and although I've been happy with DirecTV we wish AT&T was offered here so we could switch to U-Verse.