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Originally Posted by KeepingItReal
Sorry but this is not quite correct. I live south of 466A and I have Centurylink but Brighthouse and Comcast are also both available. Comcast has a fiber drop already placed to each new home as does Centurylink but in most cases Brighthouse has to bury a drop to the homes. Centurylink terminals are the taller light green closures, Comcast are shorter and also light green, and Brighthouse terminals are the smallest terminals and are a darker green color. Centurylink is still a regulated company and the others are not. Centurylink bought out Embark which was a smaller company that used to serve this area. Centurylink Prism uses the same bonded pair technology as ATT Uverse and the equipment is almost identical. If the copper facilities are in good condition it will work fine over copper in areas north of 466A. New companies are reluctant to go into older areas already established due to the right of way problems and additional expenses of building a network where the streets, yards, etc. are already established. Then getting enough customers to switch to their service to make it profitable is also a problem and they come out losing money. Directional boring has helped a lot when facilities have to be placed or repaired since you can go under yards, roads, etc. without disturbing them.
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I just purchased a spec home in Pinellas which is south of 466A. Am trying to decide on a phone, cable, internet and home security carrier. I am confused by the postings about the different carriers. Some say Comcast is terrible, some say CenturyLink is not good. I have spoken to Brighthouse but no one else. Do you live in Gilchrist or Pinellas? Are you totally happy with CenturyLink? I did not think Brighthouse was that expensive and had no contracts. Do you have a contact at CenturyLink I should contact?