I've had Directv since 2008, that includes the last two years in TV. I wouldn't have any other service. If you lose your signal because of rain, go to your channel guide and bring up 'all channels'. If you're watching TNT on channel 245 for example, you will now see two channel 245's, select the non-HD version. 99% of the time you will be able to receive the channel unless it's a monsoon downpour. Usually within ten minutes you can go back to the HD version. For that small inconvenience I will stay with Directv. If you're an NFL fan, you can watch any game with NFL Sunday Ticket, otherwise in this area you'll be watch the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Bucs.
As for the other question, with Directv I have Century Link. I have 10mpbs internet to the curb, that's with no modem, my router plugs directly into the outlet. For telephone I have unlimited free long distance, caller ID and call block. Total for both is $59.99 but with tax it comes to $75.25 per month. I've never had an internet outage or telephone outrage. Usually when I run an internet test the speed is usually clocked somewhere between 8.0mbps and 9.9mbps.
I just did a test, 8.11mbps
Last Result:
Download Speed: 8114 kbps (1014.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 756 kbps (94.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 75 ms
Friday, May 24, 2013 5:09:58 PM
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