 bigunkGort, Klattu Birada Nikto
join:2001-02-10
USA | Gimme what I want... Once they come to my neighborhood (the wiring is done), I will ask them for DSL only. If they insist I go for a bundle, I'll simply tell them to call me when they change their minds. |
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join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
1 edit | I agree. I'll bundle Internet with VoIP or Wireless (cell) but I don't want Uverse TV - yet.
They came to my door, and I asked for Internet only. The only way they would sell it standalone (according to them) was to cancel service, and they would attempt to offer Uverse Internet only.
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bigunkGort, Klattu Birada Nikto
join:2001-02-10
USA | Cancel which service? |
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Wasn't this discussed before, and users reported the trick was just to order the bundle, and later cancel all but the DSL?
I'm still trying to figure out what AT&T is smoking. Verizon rolls Fios into town, and is thus offering a faster, better product for less. UVerse comes to town, and they are offering a single line HD feed (both Cable and Sat companies have 2 now), a buggy DVR (even the DTV branded DVR is working right), and mostly the same internet speeds. (I have 6000/768 now)
So whats the point of switching?
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 MrMasterjetsetterPremium
join:2000-12-16
St Thomas, VI
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| said by Camelot One:Wasn't this discussed before, and users reported the trick was just to order the bundle, and later cancel all but the DSL? I'm still trying to figure out what AT&T is smoking. Verizon rolls Fios into town, and is thus offering a faster, better product for less. UVerse comes to town, and they are offering a single line HD feed (both Cable and Sat companies have 2 now), a buggy DVR (even the DTV branded DVR is working right), and mostly the same internet speeds. (I have 6000/768 now) So whats the point of switching? This is AT&T country. There is no Verizon Fios options here. I wish they were.
AT&T must be starting on the outskirts of town. No Uverse option for me. |
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| Right, sorry if I wasn't clear. I was just pointing out that when Fios comes to town, it comes with a better and cheaper product, which is a pretty good reason to switch from whatever you are currently using.
But when UVerse comes to town, it's just a more complicated and less feature rich version of what you already have. Where is the upside to switching, other than just for the sake of having the new thing?
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 swhx7Premium
join:2006-07-23
Elbonia | reply to bigunk
I'm in Austin and have been pleased with Roadrunner. So I read thru this hoping for fiber or something exciting, but the only advantage would be 1M up instead of 0.5. That's not worth changing for.
It's especially not worth it since I've heard they insist on installing a bunch of junkware on the subscriber's PC. TW just gets the modem hooked up and leaves your PC alone if you prefer. |
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en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | reply to bigunk
Cancel Uverse (TV+Internet) then they would allow you to keep Uverse Internet only. I haven't tried this, so I don't know if it really works.
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MrMasterjetsetterPremium
join:2000-12-16
St Thomas, VI Reviews:
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I have a friend in Milwaukee who got Uverse. She hasn't said anything positive or negative about it but I can say that they messed her internet connection up with their own installed router.
Just having Uverse available might mean more specials from time warner which is exactly what I am concerned about. Roadrunner has treated me well over the years.
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