fiberguy
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join:2005-05-20
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Re: Consumer interest?
I think in the line of Qwest, they did it as a way to end their own failing wireless service.
Qwest, it you recall, in the time things were unfolding, had two choices.. pursue DSL or Wireless. They felt that wireless phones were not the way to go and that DSL/Data to the home was going to be a better seller. (Which is why Qwest was pretty much the leader of DSL) However, they neglected wireless at the time. (This is very much simple explanation and could be explained better in detail - yet not important for this message)
Qwest stopped their own network and moved all their customers on the the new sprint/qwest branded service and still sell it under their own name with their own logos on the phone, etc.
So far, for qwest, it's been ok as far as marketing.
But, if you think about it, to Qwest, how much of an embarrassment is it to be the only phone company with out a wireless service of their own?
On the other side, they do DSL very well and don't mess with their customers like at&t and verizon do.
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hottboiinnc
Kyle
join:2003-10-15
Toledo, OH
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November 2nd, @10:39PM
| Actually its probably better for Qwest to have Sprint or someone else (if they choose) to outsource the network saves them money on network upgrades and such but the only thing it really limits is what Sprint or who ever else wants to offer in that area or expand when they want; Qwest really has no power over that.
But I have used Qwest as a long distance company and a T-1 carrier; loved them for both very friendly and great customer service and support. The only actual telco I'd care to do business again thats a RBOC. |
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fiberguy
My views are my own.
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join:2005-05-20
| I will say this - I have had some bad run-ins with Qwest on the residential side. But also good ones as well. Business has always been well..
However, of all three major telephone companies, it still seems today that Qwest is the last of the major companies that isn't finding new ways, daily, on how to annoy the consumer and make it harder and harder to buy their product.
As much as I can say I really don't like the company for my past experiences, I can still say that they are still one of the last good ones. (and their efforts to improve a history of absolute horrid service has not gone un-noticed.)
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RRMAN
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join:2007-04-02
Cleveland, OH | Well I have had it for a while now...it is great! Fast video, fast internet...one bill. Nice!
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hottboiinnc
Kyle
join:2003-10-15
Toledo, OH | The video should be fast its on a rebuilt EVDO network in most areas. But wait for the service to degrade like it does after you sign up or something happens they'll be passing the buck on that service.
It's a no no service to sign up with. |
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