JosephStalin
join:2002-08-08
Springfield, MA
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| The new "economy" tier
new speed |
So what exactly is this "Economy" tier? It gives you 384kbps of download speed, which is equivalent to about 50KB per second, in other words with this new tier you can download an MP3 (they are usually around 4mb) in just 80 seconds, and a cd (around 700mb) in just a little under four hours. The upload speed is the same as what you're currently getting, 384kbps.
If that sounds as great to you as it did for me, just give Comcast (1-800-comcast) a call, and tell them you want to downgrade your internet service to "Economy". They'll tell you that you'll save $18 and they press a button and immediately you'll be on the new price plan and new speed.
Above I've attached a screenshot of my new speed. |
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Davemaster
Premium
join:2006-03-02
Marietta, GA | Are you absolutely certain this is an official speed and price sanctioned by Comcast? |
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JosephStalin
join:2002-08-08
Springfield, MA | Yes, give them a call and tell them you want to downgrade to "Economy" and they will instantly know what you're talking about. As long as you are also a Cable-TV or Digital Voice customer, the price for the "Economy" tier is $24.95 a month. |
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DaBears57
join:2006-03-07
Wheaton, IL | Terrible deal. With DSL you can get 1.5 Mbps/384 kbps for like $15. |
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JosephStalin
join:2002-08-08
Springfield, MA
·Verizon Online DSL
| quote:
Terrible deal. With DSL you can get 1.5 Mbps/384 kbps for like $15.
I have had bad experiences with DSL, especially Verizon. Besides, DSL would require a phone line (I only use cellphone), which I don't have nor plan to have.
For people in my situation, I think this new "Economy" tier is a great solution, much better than paying $42.95 when 99% of the time I'm just browsing forums and reading news. |
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espaeth
Digital Plumber
Premium,MVM
join:2001-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
 ·voip.ms
·Vitelity VOIP
·Callcentric
·VoiceStick
·ViaTalk
 ·Comcast
·Embarq
| reply to DaBears57
said by DaBears57  :Terrible deal. With DSL you can get 1.5 Mbps/384 kbps for like $15. My "$24.95" DSL line costs me $70/mo by the time you factor in all the fees.
-Eric |
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Rob
In Deo speramus, God Bless the USA
Premium
join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL | reply to JosephStalin
Did something change? I was under the impression that the economy plan was for just for retention purposes. |
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comtech11
join:2007-02-17
East Orange, NJ | reply to JosephStalin
Only being offered in in select test markets at the moment. |
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CableTool
Poorly Representing MYSELF.
Premium
join:2004-11-12
| reply to JosephStalin
said by JosephStalin :.... they will instantly know what you're talking about. I wouldnt bet on that horse!
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alfnoid
Premium,MVM
join:2002-02-18
| reply to comtech11
said by comtech11 :Only being offered in in select test markets at the moment. Just like the tiers most people around these forums would LOVE to call in and request. 16/1 or 16/2
Can't really see that many people around here would like to downgrade for less speed.
All the talk around here is that people want more speed.
Still nice to know it is (maybe, someday) out there for people like my parents. |
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PetesPCW
join:2000-09-22
Jensen Beach, FL
| said by alfnoid :said by comtech11 :Only being offered in in select test markets at the moment. Just like the tiers most people around these forums would LOVE to call in and request. 16/1 or 16/2 Can't really see that many people around here would like to downgrade for less speed. All the talk around here is that people want more speed. Still nice to know it is (maybe, someday) out there for people like my parents. I posted in the transition forum that I have many customers who would love to:
a. Switch from BellSouth/ATT Lite because of the poor outsourced customer service.
b. Would sign up right away to a tier priced similar to the DSL $24 package since DSL is unavailable.
Qualifying that about 80% of my customers are retired on fixed incomes or retired and don't give a darn about speed.
Many are "snowbirds" who pay a low tier price back home and can't understand why the same Company, Comcast, or another provider wants to charge double for their Florida service. |
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Ryle
P2P 4EVA
join:2005-03-09
Bellevue, WA
| meh
like someone else already posted.. if it were 2Mbit/2Mbit i would jump all over it..
id much rather have slower download speed if it means i would have symmetrical speed.
id even change if it was only 1Mbit/1Mbit, but 368/368 too low imo for 25$, it should be more like $17.95 |
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NormanS
Premium,MVM
join:2001-02-14
San Jose, CA
·Pacific Bell - SBC
| reply to espaeth
Re: The new "economy" tier
said by espaeth :said by DaBears57 :Terrible deal. With DSL you can get 1.5 Mbps/384 kbps for like $15. My "$24.95" DSL line costs me $70/mo by the time you factor in all the fees. I only pay $17.99 per month. That is after factoring fees and taxes; there are no such beasts in California.
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Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
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rid0617
join:2003-07-20
Greer, SC | reply to DaBears57
Not in my neck of the woods. Paying Bellsouth 32.95 for 1.5/256 even though I'm getting half that speed due to being too far down the loop. |
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jsolo1
Premium
join:2001-07-01 | reply to JosephStalin
RCN here in chicago (and other areas they service) offers a 1.5/384 for $17/month.
Seems like a much better deal.
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gonfishn
join:2007-01-04
Mobile, AL
| I had BellSouth ADSL 5 yrs+ and switched to cable for faster speeds. I live in Mobile, AL and paid $42.95 before taxes,etc. for 1.5/384 DSL every month but the faster 3.0/6.0 speeds for DSL are not available in my neighborhood in the city.
I pay $42.95 for 6.0/384 with Comcast but the download speeds bite - very inconsistent. My residential neighborhood has many people with no cable at all so there is not a bandwidth issue, but at least I can get 6.0/384 now for what I used to pay for 1.5/384. |
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danny9
Go Ahead, Make My Day
Premium
join:2002-07-14
Clinton Township, MI
clubs: 
·VoicePulse
·Comcast
| reply to Davemaster
Yes it is.
On the recent Channel Line-Up and rate card Comcast recently sent me for my area in SE Mi. it does list the Econmy tier.
24.95 w/cable
39.95 wo/cable
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Tigerpaw509
Premium
join:2006-07-15
Huntley, IL | reply to JosephStalin
Sounds like your Comcast service rep |
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N3OGH
Bear patrol must be working like a charm
Premium
join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs | reply to espaeth
MN must have some whacked out taxes and fees.
I have 3K/768 DSL with a basic phone line and with taxes and fees, my bill is $42/mo.....
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FCC, PLEASE KILL THE MERGER BEFORE THE MERGER KILLS SATRAD! |
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Titus Pullo
I came, I saw, I slept
join:2004-06-26
·Embarq
| said by N3OGH :MN must have some whacked out taxes and fees. I have 3K/768 DSL with a basic phone line and with taxes and fees, my bill is $42/mo..... That's a good price. I have 3000/512 with a POTS line and the bill totals out to $67. I could have Comcastic's silver goo on my TV bill for the same price, but 14 years of Adelphia turned me completely against cable internet service; tech support was horrid and a good thunderstorm meant downtime. Cable is to HSI what waterboarding is to relaxation...
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