Re: Why Not Offer A Contract? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21686213 en Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:42:00 EDT Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:42:00 EDT Re: just have them run TWO RG11 cable drops from the tap http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21693178 Mordhem : This would be a day in the Park for Comcast, Just install some QR320 or RG11. I used to work for Comcast in Baltimore but now I live in SC, and I now work for direct tv. I am praying charter goes under and Comcast eats them. I would not mind dawning the black and red again but I know for sure I will never work for charter lol.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21693178 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:13:07 EDT Re: Why Not Offer A Contract? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21690983 RadioDoc : Yeah. The truth about cable is finally out.

lol indeed.
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said by pnh102 See Profile :

These kinds of situations would be ideal for cable companies offering contracts. Presuming that this is a private home, a contract could be offered that stipulates that Charter be compensated should the owner sell the house before the term of the contract expires.
I think there is a legal loophole that prevents these kinds of contracts.... Although I am not sure, I believe that a contract can never have any penalties if the service cannot be offered.

It's the same with cell phone service, if you move to an address that is not serviced by a cell tower, you can legally and without penalty break the contract, even if it is 2 months old and you got the $300 phone for "free" with a 2 year signup.

Again, I am not entirely sure, but I think there is a law that prohibits companies from selling contracts for service that the enduser cannot get out of, IF the company cannot even supply the service.

In this case, if he would sell the house, move 50 miles into say TWC or Comcast territory, there is no legal way Charter can insist on a penalty. If he however would move into an area served by Charter, he could at least be kept to the contract - at least if there is a "so many years" contract.

Now I am sure there are many different types of contracts, but I am pretty positive the deciding factor is "can the service or product be offered". If yes, you can't get out. If no, you can cancel/get out without penalties.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21690193 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:51:49 EDT Re: Why Not Offer A Contract? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21688485 chance360 : What this man needs is a spool, some pipe, and a... DITCHWITCH!!!!!!!

»www.ditchwitch.com/trenchers-plo···destrian ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21688485 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:18:56 EDT Re: Why Not Offer A Contract? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21686988 anon :
said by RadioDoc See Profile :

So much for that tired old argument against distance-limited DSL.
What you mean the TRUTH? lol

Get real. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21686988 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:40:02 EDT Re: just have them run TWO RG11 cable drops from the tap http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21686403 fiberguy : Yea.. we're missing part of the story.. I've run RG11 drops farther than 350' before and hooked up interactive services just fine..

.. something stinks here. An honestly.. one drop could run that whole service.. amp it in the home and it's fine.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21686403 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:45:13 EDT Re: Why Not Offer A Contract? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21686213 marigolds : A lot of regional franchises bar or limit cancellation fees and ETFs, and the fcc has made a lot of noise on limiting them. More importantly, FCC limits ETFs from being applied if the customer moves into a non-serviceable area. (That might create a very bizarre catch-22 in this case that could allow the customer to cancel at any time without the fee.)

Also, if the franchise is sold, customers get the option of terminating any existing contracts.
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1 RG11 drop for the TV sets - Digital boxes
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1 RG11 drop for the Cable Modem and VOIP]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21683861 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:45:40 EDT Why Not Offer A Contract? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21683508 pnh102 : These kinds of situations would be ideal for cable companies offering contracts. Presuming that this is a private home, a contract could be offered that stipulates that Charter be compensated should the owner sell the house before the term of the contract expires.
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