 RickPremium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
1 edit | Some Ct. residents are reporting that they are getting dry loop 1.5Mb dsl for 23.99..without this wireless tie in apparently.
Assuming that's what's happening..it's good to see AT&T making a move on this. And, it's really something they can capitalize on I think. While they're losing landlines left and right, these fees can serve to be a replacement for that.
And, these lower tier speeds for lower prices are still very much in demand by many who don't want to pay the higher prices that comcast charges. If there's one big failure within comcast, it's their refusal to come down and compete at these lower tier levels as well.
They do have a 384k tier for 24.95 here in my market, but can anyone say Big whoop about that?
Other than that.it's right off to the mid 40.00 level.
Cox, to their credit..and other cable co's don't do that.
It's time for Comcast to wake up to the fact that not everyone wants to pay this much for a connection, nor needs the associated speeds.
In the meantime..it's a real opportunity for AT&T I think.
If they drop the landline requirement, they could pick up quite a few customers I think.
Anyways..I don't think this 60.00 issue is cast in stone..judging by the Ct. AT&T forum.
Those who just want dry DSL should maybe call and see if you can get the same as Ct. people are reporting they're getting which is dry 1.5Mb DSL for 23.99 and dry 3.0 service for 28.99.
»[info] Dry Loop Express DSL 1.5mb for $23.99?? |
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 en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | AT&T's refusal to compete on the high end (+6Mbps) market is similar to Comcasts refusal to compete on the lower priced items.
AT&T has tougher job... as it CAN'T compete on the higher end, while Comcast 'can', I don't think they want to (BMW vs. Hyundai).
The bean counters job is to mull over the numbers and attempt to get the most profit with the most customers at the least cost.
These companies know what they're doing... AT&T appeals to those that are hooked on old POTS, or just want relatively cheap service. People that want a low cost service may end up on AT&T. AT&T has a tough sell in many upscale markets.
Comcast and others are selling a more expensive product...(lower $/Kbps overall). People that want a higher end product (more HD, more kbps/cost, etc) will end up on cable. Comcast has a tough sale in lower end markets.
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RickPremium,MVM
join:2001-02-06
Waterbury, CT
1 edit | AT&T doesn't compete on the high end because they have no way to.
PERIOD.
Comcast, on the other hand, at the flick of a new slower speed config file..could compete with ANYTHING AT&T has.
I guess they like their slowsky commercials to much to do so however. |
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en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | Yup... Comcast 'could' but I highly doubt they will (its better to spend a little to convince on a better product than have to erode the bottom line). AT&T greenfield can do better... I wish it did.
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said by en102:AT&T's refusal to compete on the high end (+6Mbps) market is similar to Comcasts refusal to compete on the lower priced items. AT&T has tougher job... as it CAN'T compete on the higher end, while Comcast 'can', Huh? Comcast is offering OC-192's now?
Or did you mean the higher end of the lower market? |
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