[NU2LV]

What do others that have a seasonal home due for the 3 services. We spoke with Cox and was told they have a seasonal package that would lower the cost to 15/mth while we were away and than reinstate when we come back. We were told when we put it on to seasonal that it can only be done once a year along with the free cable box costs 7.99 and we where given showtime extra.
What is the best way to have the services?

[Mbam99]

We use Cox for internet. We just keep it year round and pay the bills monthly.
We use magic jack for the phone and Netflix for tv. There is also a Hulu option.

[C_A_Braun]

Century link for internet ($30/mo)
Ooma for phone ($3/mo)
Roku for TV ($8/mo for Netflix $8/mo for Hulu and $80/yr for Amazon Prime)

If there is some sporting event or other show we want to watch live at the house we will bring a directv receiver with us when we come to town from our primary home.

[eventusstultorummagister]

Originally Posted by C_A_Braun

Ooma for phone ($3/mo)

Nice to see someone else down with Ooma, soooo much better than MagicJack!

[SpamDeleted]

Originally Posted by NU2LV

What do others that have a seasonal home due for the 3 services. We spoke with Cox and was told they have a seasonal package that would lower the cost to 15/mth while we were away and than reinstate when we come back. We were told when we put it on to seasonal that it can only be done once a year along with the free cable box costs 7.99 and we where given showtime extra.
What is the best way to have the services?

Phone: I just use my cell phone

Internet: I have a mobile hot-spot called a Mi-Fi from Virgin Atlantic. I paid about $100 for the unit without a contract. You can pay by the month and only activate it when you need it. I think it's about $50/month for unlimited data. Sometimes I don't bother with it and just use my iPhone for Internet.

TV: I just bought an antenna from Radio Shack and hooked it up to my TV. I only get the major network, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and a few other random channels. If there's a sporting event I want to watch I go over to Aliante Station and watch in their sports book.

[NU2LV]

I'll look into the Ooma and Magicjack options as to which might be better for US-Canada rates.
I found that trying to get a straight answer from Cox is like speaking with a bad used car salesman!
Which is the better INTERNET for quality and price?
Any recommendation on Hulu, netflix etc.

[cyber_ecco]

I've just sorted all this out this year as I recently purchased a vacation home here. I use COX for internet. Bought the modem and then just call to activate when I'm here and disconnect when I leave. They offered me the seasonal as well but why bother? They don't have any activation or deactivation charges anyway. I pay $40 per month when I'm there and then nothing when I'm not. Its unlimited and a 3.0 mb/s connection which is plenty fast enough for me to surf, emails and netflix. For TV I have netflix as explained and then I have a Slingbox on my cable TV box at home. It allows you to control your cable box from wherever you live and streams it over the internet to your home. I just hook up my laptop to my LCD TV in Vegas when I'm here. If you google it you will find more information. Works quite well for me. For phone I just got a local pre paid cell through AT&T. 1000 min. for $100 and the phone was free. When I'm at home in Vegas and I need to make any local or long distance calls I just use Google Talk and its all free. All you need is a computer, internet and a microphone. These were the best options I was able to find.

By the way...I did not go with Century Link for internet because they have activation/deactivation charges and their rates are only cheap if your on contract.

[Bluetees]

Hi everyone,

This is how I save money. I have Centurylink internet @ 29.99 a month, no contract. I combine that with a (jailbroken) AppleTV2 - retail $99 - I got mine off ebay for $60 and I did the jailbreak. You can also buy a jailbroken one off ebay starting around $129. I have all the movies, Tv and Live Tv I need monthly for free. Monthly cost $29.99 plus tax

[NU2LV]

Is there a cost to disconnect and reconnect Centurylink on the Cox site it states a 20. reconnection charge.

[cyber_ecco]

I went to a Century Link store few months ago and they specifically told me there is a reconnect charge or I would have gone with them. Unless its changed in the last few months. I also have a Apple TV but for me I am from Canada so I need my local channels (hockey fan) so the slingbox is best for me.