 djrobx
join:2000-05-31
Valencia, CA
kudos:1
 ·Verizon Wireless..
 ·RoadRunner Cable
 ·AT&T U-Verse
 ·VOIPo
·PHONE POWER
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but aren't you now essentially forcing customers to bundle wireless service? If AT&T really believes that it's time to shake off the old "telco think," they should soon start offering all of their speed tiers without forcing you to bundle local service or wireless -- right
The difference here is that AT&T Wireless + Dry DSL is a far more useful combination for some people who exclusively use their wireless phones and have no need for a landline.
While it would be nice to have "lowest priced" dry DSL with no strings, I just don't see it happening. Not when all their competition is pushing their own bundles. So while that packaging may not be ideal, it's still huge progress in my book.
What I really want is AT&T to get wifi-based VOIP like T-Mobile, so I can use my cell reliably at home.
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| said by djrobx: The difference here is that AT&T Wireless + Dry DSL is a far more useful combination for some people who exclusively use their wireless phones and have no need for a landline. I moved 5 years ago and wanted a security system installed in our home. We were going to go with cell phones only, but were told by "all" the main home security system vendors that a landline was necessary for the system to operate.
So we got the cheapest landline option (the fees & taxes total more than the cost of the line) available at the time. Now that some cell phone companies are offering $9.99 add-on lines, are any home security systems able to use a dedicated cell phone, and more importantly, would that be feasible?
Thanks!
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cmarin
join:2004-01-13
Boynton Beach, FL | said by roztaylor:said by djrobx: The difference here is that AT&T Wireless + Dry DSL is a far more useful combination for some people who exclusively use their wireless phones and have no need for a landline. I moved 5 years ago and wanted a security system installed in our home. We were going to go with cell phones only, but were told by "all" the main home security system vendors that a landline was necessary for the system to operate. So we got the cheapest landline option (the fees & taxes total more than the cost of the line) available at the time. Now that some cell phone companies are offering $9.99 add-on lines, are any home security systems able to use a dedicated cell phone, and more importantly, would that be feasible? Thanks! I've had VoIP for 3 years and an alarm system that uses no landline for that period of time. My alarm is hooked up to a cell transmitter (AlarmNET) and is monitored. I fail to understand why anyone would use a landline to monitor their alarm system... first thing thieves do is cut the phone line to the house. My cell transmitter is mounted in the attic and transmits alarms immediately. It is also battery protected... I paid about $250 for the unit. Highly recommend it! |
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 en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | reply to djrobx
I agree... T-Mobile should hook up with a satellite provider
DirecTv + WiFi/Cell (UMA) would be a good deal.
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said by cmarin: I've had VoIP for 3 years and an alarm system that uses no landline for that period of time. My alarm is hooked up to a cell transmitter (AlarmNET) and is monitored. [snip] My cell transmitter is mounted in the attic and transmits alarms immediately. It is also battery protected... I paid about $250 for the unit. Highly recommend it! Thanks! I'll look into this.
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