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choff5507
Anon
2014-May-4 3:54 pm
What are my options ??So here's my situation, I am currently on the 18/2 package and I have about 3 more months left on the previous 1 yr contract I signed. I have been on the same speed package the entire time. My issue now is that I am beginning to need more upstream bandwidth, Ive had to backup pictures related to my business and so I am beginning to see what other options I have. I had refused to pay double what I am paying ATT for internet service to Comcast. Comcast is now roughly the same price with their latest offering guaranteed for a year($35 for 50/10) and so I am thinking when my contract is up if I should look into switching.
Now, to the main part of my post, Id like to stay with ATT, I THINK I'm roughly 2100-2200 feet from the VRAD or whatever, I currently am using a HGV3801 that I own and I would like to get on a higher package but the automated system when I login to my account makes it seem like it's not available. So, this leaves me in my current predicament where I am just not sure if it's worth the battle jumping through the hoops to try and get a faster speed, I MIGHT be ok on the 24/3 package but would probably want the 45/6 because it's basically what I could get on Comcast and it would have to be at a competitive price.
So I'm looking for feedback on what people think I can get at that length and if I can get close to the Comcast offer. Im in Houston if that helps.
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If it's for your business why are you using a consumer internet plan? |
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Msradell Premium Member join:2008-12-25 Louisville, KY |
to choff5507
Getting that speed (45/6) with paired lines using a NVG-589 shouldn't be a problem. Try posting your information over on the AT&T direct forum and one of the level II technicians over there should be able to help you. |
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my thoughts to choff5507
Anon
2014-May-4 11:16 pm
to choff5507
Thinking 2100 feet and knowing are two different things, if 2350 beyond 2200 would not qualidy for Max Turbo or Power.
Retail Non Discount Prices.... Max Plus (current) $61 Max Turbo $71 POWER $81.... no current promotion discount will remove $40 for internet only.
If currently own your RG the POWER requires $7 LEASED RG in addition to monthly promotion current discount $16.05
81-16.05+7= $71.95 |
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Now on 18M, what's your RG say for noise margin, attenuation, max sync rate? Post broadband/status page (minus publicIP).
Since have (2wire/Pace) 3801, you could run UVRealtime, primarily to see it's own estimate of your line distance (and what profile it recommends). Typically ATT measures a longer distance than UVR's estimate, this is known. |
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to my thoughts
Is what you say about the price is true, that the best I could do is ~72 for 45/6 seems like I dont have a choice then, Ill check when my contract is up, but Im already on a promo for the 20/2 I have now @ ~31.00 after it's marked 50% off.
This price is roughly what Comcast would cost me, looks like I might have to leave for a year and see what my options are then, I would like to stay with ATT, but not going to pay close to double for less. |
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