grydlok
join:2004-01-06
Richmond, VA | 75$$
I wonder if companies are charging that rate because they can.
The cost of doing business passed on the the consumer like it or not. |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Navarre, FL
 ·AT&T Southeast
 ·Mediacom
| said by grydlok  :I wonder if companies are charging that rate because they can. That and some companies like to cover their costs and turn a profit. What do you propose Mediacom charge? |
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wifi4milez
In Need Of Garbage Pail Kids 1st Series
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·RoadRunner Cable
 ·BroadVoice
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said by grydlok :I wonder if companies are charging that rate because they can. The cost of doing business passed on the the consumer like it or not. I am not really sure I see your point. They are charging that rate today, and now they will be upgrading their customers for no additional charge. Seems to me like they are doing a good thing here. For what its worth, I pay almost that much for 7Mbps by 512k here in NYC and I would love to be upgraded for free!
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lvlorpheus
join:2008-02-17
Eureka Springs, AR
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It seems to be pretty fair. I wish I could get it. I pay $60 a month for Alltel EV-DO rev 0. I am lucky to get 1Mbps some of the time. It would cost me $1200 a month to equal that speed. When I had Cox Cable 8Mbps last year, before I moved, it was $40 a month for 8Mbps. It would cost me $80 a month with Cox, and it would still be 4Mbps slower, and the upload would not equal 2Mbps. I looked at there website and they offer cheaper slower tiers, and they are pretty fair too. |
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elios
join:2005-11-15
Springfield, MO | reply to wifi4milez
60/m for 20/2 isnt bad imo
and its way faster then any thing ATT has to offer
i just wish they would send out the new modem configs already >. |
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Anonymous
Premium
join:2004-06-01
IA | reply to grydlok
20/2 - $75 ($60 with TV)
8/512 - $60 ($45 with TV, if you have phone too you get 10/1)
3/256 - $40 ($25 with TV)
First of all I am a Mediacom employee. Regardless of that I think these are decent prices. |
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drslash
Goya Asma
Premium
join:2002-02-18
Marion, IA | See the reply in the 20/2 thread in the Mediacom forum. The 3/256 service will be $30 going forward. Current customers retain their $25 rate.
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
| reply to grydlok
said by grydlok :I wonder if companies are charging that rate because they can. The cost of doing business passed on the the consumer like it or not. Oh you know it. companies don't think they should pay any of their own costs anymore. since video is where the really lucrative profits are, thats why theres a "$15 no TV penalty fee"
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dvd536
as Mr. Pink as they come
Premium
join:2001-04-27
Phoenix, AZ
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said by elios :60/m for 20/2 isnt bad imo and its way faster then any thing ATT has to offer i just wish they would send out the new modem configs already >. if its a true 20mb config file cap its good. not if its just powerboost smoke and mirrors.
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elios
join:2005-11-15
Springfield, MO
·Mediacom
| said by dvd536 :said by elios :60/m for 20/2 isnt bad imo and its way faster then any thing ATT has to offer i just wish they would send out the new modem configs already >. if its a true 20mb config file cap its good. not if its just powerboost smoke and mirrors. its 20/2 all the time like its 15/1 all the time atm |
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Anonymous
Premium
join:2004-06-01
IA
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said by dvd536 :said by elios :60/m for 20/2 isnt bad imo and its way faster then any thing ATT has to offer i just wish they would send out the new modem configs already >. if its a true 20mb config file cap its good. not if its just powerboost smoke and mirrors. I agree but in the mean time I'll take powerboost  It works great with smaller files! |
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grydlok
join:2004-01-06
Richmond, VA | reply to openbox9
Nope i just think companies like to gouge subscribers for much as they can while they can. Since we never ever really have true competition, we will keep paying higher rates for slower services than most modern countries. |
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grydlok
join:2004-01-06
Richmond, VA | reply to dvd536
That's what I am thinking. It forces you to bundle for a cheaper rate. In the long run once you add everything you may want to your bundle like premium channels the cost just goes up. |
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Navarre, FL | reply to grydlok
Costs are relative. I personally like what I have in comparison to a lot of modern countries. If I want 20/2 service, I think $60/mth is a fairly good price. |
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