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Patches

@bellsouth.net

Terrible service

Trying to get in touch with somebody in AT&T technical support is deadly and finally when I get to talk to a human being it happens to be someone from the Philippines, so speaking English as a second language with a heavy accent the same than myself.

As a result I get nothing except to be infuriated since we don't understand each other.

The beauties of outsorcing.

WiFiguru
Formerly jnethostman
Premium
join:2005-06-21
Lodi, CA

Truckroll and byte billing

If AT&T goes to usage billing, I will defiantly disconnect my service from them.

Good review though, and, I do not know why they charge for truck roll with a static IP subscription... makes no sense at all.
totalradio

join:2007-09-15
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Re: Truckroll and byte billing

Guess I was a little mis-understood (or was a bit unclear). AT&T tried to charge me for a "truck roll", but I called their bluff when they found out I was an ex-tech. I was attempting to say (and that's my fault that I didn't) that if AT&T insists on a truck roll, don't believe it. Of course, they didn't (and couldn't) charge me for the roll, but its something they might try. They seem to be trying everything else !

My apologies for not being clear. Totally my fault on that one !

Memoriallanes

@ameritech.net

ATT gone from here!

To start off, ATT (SBC) has been in this house since it was built in the 1950's. Not no more!

I have been with ATT first off, dial up and then DSL. The dial up was off line ( due to line problems )almost as much at it was on. Every time they would come out they would say, but sir, its your phone line and we cant touch it, thats ATT's problem. But your ATT, yes but not the phone part. So you get them out and they tell you it is your Modem and they cant work there either. Now that I have had DSL for 15 months, I guess I can say they are worthless.

The trouble shooters say its your phone line, and the phone guys say its your DSL. SSDD, The trouble shooters had me disconnect my DSL and the static was still so bad you couldn't make a phone call. When the line guys show up they say, you should get rid of your DSL its causing problems for my phone system.

Best part was when I told the guy that it was also ATT, and his follow up was thats why he has cable!
ChiTang
Premium,MVM
join:2002-08-23
Alhambra, CA

AT&T and SBC is the same company

SBC bought AT&T so AT&T is not a worse/different company than SBC.

Static DSL is considered as business plan (at least not residential) and it requires a professional install (no DIY install), hence the truck roll.

People need static IP for various reasons and should pay more, but simply because your "OFFICE" is at home does not imply you can have "business service" at the expense of "residential price".

My 0.02.

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I used to be indecisive, now I am not sure.
totalradio

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Re: AT&T and SBC is the same company

I don't know where your "myth" comes from, but it is a myth.

First, if you already have a dynamic IP service, then upgrading to a static DOES NOT require a truck roll. Only if you need additional wiring (or problems in the wiring) does a truck roll become necessary !

Second, in most areas, you can get DSL for the first time, and not need a truck roll. AT&T (and most competent carriers) can provision the line within days. In the meantime, they send you the modem, and you can do the rest. Again, if you need some wiring done, then a truck roll is needed.

Third, I have a static IP at home, so if I have to pay "business rates", then so be it.

Of course AT&T tried the "truck roll" with me, and I KNEW it wasn't necessary. They did all of the circuit work in the CO and elsewhere, and I rebooted by modem. Works just fine for me !

Yes, we know AT&T & SBC are the same...PacBell (the old Pacific Telesys) Ameritech (Illinois & Michigan Bell), BellSouth (the old South Central Bell)...They're all one big happy family !
cprgirl

join:2002-01-18
Plymouth, CT

Yes, AT&T sucks

Just like SBC and before that SNET. I have had nothing but problems with my connection...they cant fix it. Unfortunately, I have NO cable so I am STUCK with AT&T.

If I could switch I would....

DONT even get AT&T if you have the option of someone else to give you internet connection!!!!
totalradio

join:2007-09-15
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Re: Yes, AT&T sucks

The connection is just fine, just their tech support really sucks. Most of the 1st level folks consider English as a 2nd language because most of them you just can't understand.

I've had AT&T since 2002 (when it was SBC-Southwest). Had cable before that and it was a real nightmare. Couldn't keep a connection for more than a day and on top of that, they couldn't (or wouldn't) fix my problems, hence I went to SBC.

After today, I'm looking at DSL Extreme. They come recommended by some friends of mine in California & Oklahoma.

Bottom line (at least down here), the connection is good, just don't call tech support... I'd rather call my ex-wife...less pain.

David
No,there is another.
Premium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
clubs:

Re: Yes, AT&T sucks

You could post in the at&t direct forum. I think DNSguy See Profile has been picking these up (rDNS).

attdslemployee

@bellsouth.com

PTR Record Request

E-mail dnsupdates@bellsouth.net with a
request to create a PTR record. The e-mail
should include:
• IP address to reference.
• Domain or sub-domain name to reference

Surfer

@bellsouth.net

PTR correction

that email is for the southeast region. You will need to the PTR record email for the midwest region. sorry for the delay.

David
No,there is another.
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join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
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Re: PTR correction

said by Surfer :

that email is for the southeast region. You will need to the PTR record email for the midwest region. sorry for the delay.
Agreed, DNSguy See Profile has been doing the ones in the direct forum as of late. I think rDNS requests and PTR are on the same subject or mean closely to the same thing?

Truthfully I am not completely fluent in DNS (that's what he's here for!) but I think they are.

None the less post in direct and use the topic [DNS]
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Koetting Ford, Granite City, illinois... YOU'RE FIRED!!
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