Alternatives to Comcast ?? help please (Dallas, Spring: sales, neighborhood, prices)

[pat33]

Hello

After researching the net I decided to go with AT&T u-verse. Then I noticed the do not have service or there is a problem with the new adresse Cypresswood Dr. Spring. I havent heard alot of good stuff about Comcast, but the package at 99$ sounds good. All I need is TV (min channels) and a fast Internet. Telephone I would like to use Vonage for International calls. Can somebody give me some alternatives to Comcast? Where can you get basic cable TV? I have no clue since I am from Germany.

Thanks alot

[chris_ut]

You can get satellite tv from Directv, the prices are better but you have to sign a contract. Also keep in mind that the $99 is an introductory price. After 6 months I think it jumps to like $150 or something, check the fine print on the ad.

[Mr. Football]

AT&T U-verse is excellent.

[pat33]

Hi

I never read anywhere if these deals (internet) AT&T or other are Flat rates or time/download limit?
That might be a strange question, but I can only go by what I know from overseas and we have a Flat rate for surfing the net.

Pat33

[CitrusFruit]

Originally Posted by chris_ut

You can get satellite tv from Directv, the prices are better but you have to sign a contract. Also keep in mind that the $99 is an introductory price. After 6 months I think it jumps to like $150 or something, check the fine print on the ad.

There is a price plan from Comcast that is $99 a month, non-intro rate. Well, it's more like $105 with tax. That includes high speed internet and digital basic (?). In any case, it's more cable channels than I'll ever watch.

[sunny57]

Originally Posted by Mr. Football

AT&T U-verse is excellent.

We had a sales rep from U-verse last night in the neighborhood. He was good... signed me up! Comcast jacked our rate from the $99 promo to $173..... scammers.

Did you notice a difference in the speed of your internet or the clarity of your tv?

[jeffisok]

Originally Posted by sunny57

We had a sales rep from U-verse last night in the neighborhood. He was good... signed me up! Comcast jacked our rate from the $99 promo to $173..... scammers.

Did you notice a difference in the speed of your internet or the clarity of your tv?

U-Verse s GREAT. I got it installed last week and am so glad I did. It was a pleasure returning my boxes and modem to Comcast. You'll be very glad you got U-Verse.

[hailtocasaer]

i'm another victim of COMCAST. from 94.00 to $175!!!!!!!!!!outrageous and sorry service too. Hate Comcast to the bone.!

[eloon]

Originally Posted by sunny57

We had a sales rep from U-verse last night in the neighborhood. He was good... signed me up! Comcast jacked our rate from the $99 promo to $173..... scammers.

Did you notice a difference in the speed of your internet or the clarity of your tv?

Cannot compare to Comcast, but I do love Uverse. We get the medium internet speed and EVERY channel U400 package with HD, DVR, and 3 total boxes for about $170/month. It is pricey, but my wife loves Bravo and it's only offered in the 400 package as I recall. Besides, I like having all the movie channels anyhow.

Speed and tv picture is pretty darn good. Better than what my parents seem to get with Verizon Fios in Dallas.

[hugepossum]

We had Comcast internet service with basic cable (no HD channels, no DVR). The intro rate for this package is pretty good (er, it was when I got it). When our promo rate ran out the price went up to normal prices AND they decided to tack on another $15 or something. Bottom line, it was too expensive for what it was.

Ended up keeping the Comcast internet ($50/mo. or so) and picking up Dish Network for cable. With some HD channels and DVR the intro rate is $20/mo. and after 6 months the full price rate is $45/mo. So basically paying the same as I would have for the Comcast service, only now I have DVR and HD.