lonebandit
join:2001-12-01
Oak Creek, WI
|  left but would like to come back...
I had SBC DSL for several years. I am debating on coming back.
I need a static package (multiple IPs) and was wondering what plans are still around (or unpublished)?
6016/608 was what I had when I left around 10/2005 with 5 routable IPs....
I moved over to $RR and while my uploads on bizclass are excellent, overall the data travels all over the place much worse that with SBC....and as such, I have wild ping times and latency. It is better than normal $RR and the cust service is local, but its $PRICEY$.
I am paying $134.99 plus TAX for 5000/768 and 5 static IPs and seeing speeds of 585k down and 91k up.
Thats nice, but really starting to hurt the old pocket book.
-JD |
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gdm
Premium,MVM
join:2001-06-15
Mchenry, IL
clubs:
 ·AT&T U-Verse
 ·AT&T CallVantage
·Comcast Digital Vo..
 ·Comcast
| You can get the 6meg static for 79.99....
Special Offer
Order SBC Yahoo!® DSL Expert Plus-S for a one year term at $79.99 per month during six-month promotional period with an ongoing rate of $89.99/month after the promotional period. Other monthly charges apply. See below. Also receive a $79.99 mail-in rebate toward a $79.99 SBC Wireless Gateway or a $79.99 DSL Router (applicable taxes apply). Plus, get free activation ($50 value).
Not sure if this link will work or not »https://swot.sbc.com/swot/dslMassMarketC···STATICIP |
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lonebandit
join:2001-12-01
Oak Creek, WI
| SBC Yahoo!® DSL Expert Plus-S Package
1.5 to 6.0 Mbps 384 to 608 Kbps 5 Static IPs
6mos at $79.99 then $89.99
Cant beat that!
A few questions remain...
1. Can I take advantage of any of the 'free' time for being a cable customer and going to DSL?
2. What sort of equipment do I get? - I only need a modem..not a router (I use cisco for that)...
3. Nothing is mentioned about install charges...only a waived $50 activation?
Thanks GUYS!  |
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joewho
Premium
join:2004-08-20
Las Vegas, NV
| I don't have time to thoroughly research the current promo's, but, sbc has special deals for returning customers. They also have special deals for people switching from cable.
At first glance, I didn't see anything about this at the link GDM posted. I would call in and ask. The complication is that the online promo's are only if you order online, so you might want to keep that in mind when calling in.
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we're all connected |
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RadioDoc
58ef2c0
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
 ·AT&T Midwest
| reply to lonebandit
Looks like that year contract promo qualfies you for a "free after $79 rebate" router, which should be either a 2-wire 1701HG "gateway" or a Netopia 3346N. They appear to have dropped the "mandatory" tech install, so you're not on the hook for that either.
I'd bet that if you mentioned that you're wanting to come back from cable you'll get the three month freebie, too.
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Pair Gain
join:2002-12-23
Washington | RadioDoc, They only will offer the Cable Switch offer to the Express and Pro speeds. Unfortunately, they will not extend the offer to the Expert Plus, but he will still be saving a significant amount of money each month. |
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John Taylor
join:2001-12-20
Hartland, WI | reply to lonebandit
As of a week ago I was told that a tech install was mandatory for all static installs...but was "free" when purchasing a 1 year commitment... |
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rugby
I think I know it all.
VIP
join:2000-09-26
Camby, IN
·Comcast
·Callcentric
| said by John Taylor  :As of a week ago I was told that a tech install was mandatory for all static installs...but was "free" when purchasing a 1 year commitment... Really? Can anyone confirm this? I tried signing up for the static IP Pro package a few weeks back and was told I needed to pay the $250 "router-hand-off" fee.
I will call about this today and ask. |
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lonebandit
join:2001-12-01
Oak Creek, WI | Ironically, I was going to ask this very question today.
Does static still require a tech to come out?
If so, is it free with a 1yr commit?
-JD |
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trader22
Premium
join:2003-11-12
Nashotah, WI
| FWIW, I have always had the impression that the $250 install fee for the 6meg statics was "negotiable". 2 years ago when I ordered the 6meg static package, I ended up placing several orders (due to an order database problem). Some order takers offerred to waive the install fee (but not the tech install), others would not.
Don't know if its still true that some order takers have the discretion to waive the fee, but I suspect it is. |
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RadioDoc
58ef2c0
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11 | I can't find any reference to a mandatory installation fee on the website, just a 'by request' tech install fee. Let us know what you find out.
Where's that moose? He'd know.
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Toolmaster of La Grange. |
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Annonamoose
Former Sales Droid In A Tinfoil Hat
Premium,VIP
join:2001-11-10
The Sandbar
| said by RadioDoc :Where's that moose? He'd know. Sorry, I don't handle statics...only Team Data can help. Their TN is 800-832-6328
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If it doesn’t fit FORCE IT! If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyways. |
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RadioDoc
58ef2c0
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11 | Damn. I thought you knew everything... 
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Toolmaster of La Grange. |
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Annonamoose
Former Sales Droid In A Tinfoil Hat
Premium,VIP
join:2001-11-10
The Sandbar
| said by RadioDoc :Damn. I thought you knew everything... LOL I only pretend to while at work! 
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If it doesn’t fit FORCE IT! If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyways. |
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rugby
I think I know it all.
VIP
join:2000-09-26
Camby, IN | reply to lonebandit
I'm calling in now to find out more about this. Residential still has the $250 setup fee. To upgrade from dynamic Pro to Static Pro the rate is $49.99/month for 3 months and then $64.99/month for the next 9. |
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lonebandit
join:2001-12-01
Oak Creek, WI | I talked to SBC Team Data. They absolutely will NOT waive install ($250) under any circumstances...even for a cable to DSL incoming customer.
So much for this thread 
-JD |
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