TV, Internet, and Phone service.

[Wizard of Oz]

Closing today. :coolsmiley:I would like to ask for some input regarding the TV, Internet, and Phone service in TV. We will be snowbirds and would like to be able to shut down the services when we leave. I have been looking and have talked with some friends that are snowbirds in TV. I would like some more input.:undecided:

Thanks Ed

[randyb]

I bought back in March and I went with Embarq for the triple play. I am not sure that will work for you as I did not ask about the putting it on vacation when you are not in TV. One thing for sure, Comcast is expensive and they are the cable co. I had them here at home in Atlanta and after 4 years I fired them. Now I have the Dish here and in TV. I love it. Again, congrats on your closing. We are in The Village of Summerhill.:beer3:

[aln]

The Embarq tripple play is probably the cheapest option. Personally I have their phone service and hi-speed internet. No Problems
I just prefer DirecTV for the sports options.

[Wizard of Oz]

The Embarq tripple play is probably the cheapest option. Personally I have their phone service and hi-speed internet. No Problems
I just prefer DirecTV for the sports options.


Do you get TV channels with Direct or Dish?

[golfnut]

What does the embarq triple play cost per month?..............GN

[ohiogolf]

we are snowbirds and we simply use our cell phones and have no land line phone service at our place in TV and have done fine. I had an emergency need to call 911 and used a cell phone and it worked fine, very quick connection. Obviously, internet and TV service (cable or dish) are necessities but not a phone line. Think about it before you add that cost, especially if you are a snowbird.

[Bogie Shooter]

we are snowbirds and we simply use our cell phones and have no land line phone service at our place in TV and have done fine. I had an emergency need to call 911 and used a cell phone and it worked fine, very quick connection. Obviously, internet and TV service (cable or dish) are necessities but not a phone line. Think about it before you add that cost, especially if you are a snowbird.
Only problem is when TV friends call you it is long distance call for them, if the cell phone is based in Ohio.:oops:

[aln]

The Villages stations DO NOT come with any satelite service.

[Wizard of Oz]

I just finished talking to Embarq.

Triple play is $140.00 per month with no activation fee.

Unlimited long distance
3.0 mpb internet
200 channel Dish network.

Or Triple play $129.00 with 100 channels and $99 activation fee.

Vacation off cost is $8.50 per month for phone and $5.00 per month for Dish. You are charged $9.95 to start back up when you return.

Also if you're a frog you can get 24 month package and get $25 off for six months. She didn't recomend that opition for snowbirds.

Ed

[ohiogolf]

Bogie shooter: no problem, I have no friends:beer3:

Really, I not had any problems with folks (either friends, family or business callers) not calling us because of long distance costs. I think that most have cell phones or other lines with either full long distance service included in the price or with unlimited minutes. Long distance charges for telephone services are almost a thing of the past with most plans.

Good point.

[teach232]

Thanks Wizard for doing all the calling. Good info.

In Hemmingway, they don't allow "doo-dads' (sorry, can't think of another word) in the yard. Do dish satellites count?

[Barefoot]

Closing today. :coolsmiley:I would like to ask for some input regarding the TV, Internet, and Phone service in TV. We will be snowbirds and would like to be able to shut down the services when we leave. I have been looking and have talked with some friends that are snowbirds in TV. I would like some more input.:undecided:
Thanks Ed

We have Comcast for TV and internet .. it can be "put to sleep" when you're not in residence .. we do this every year.

We have a Vonage phone and we take the modem back and forth. We have two virtual numbers, and it is never long distance for anyone to call us. And we have unlimited long distance no matter where we are living.

[Hancle704]

Saw an ad for AT&T U-Verse last week and inquired about service. Guess it is a fiber optic offering similar to Verizon's FIOS. The rates for bundled packages looked pretty good from both companies compared to what we are paying EMBARQ for local service , AT&T for Long Distance and Comcast for Hi Def TV and High Speed Internet. Unfortunately these packages are not available in TV because of the monopoly franchises given to EMBARQ and Comcast. Too bad.

I think we would all benefit if EMBARQ and Comcast had some competition.

[SteveFromNY]

Thanks Wizard for doing all the calling. Good info.

In Hemmingway, they don't allow "doo-dads' (sorry, can't think of another word) in the yard. Do dish satellites count?


Satellite dishes are allowed. Just put it someplace where it's not too obvious. Mine is mounted on the side of my house behind the A/C unit very low to the ground. Due to the southern location, and the location of the satellites, you point fairly high. So it can be between 2 houses down low and "see" the satellite.

[golfnut]

Land line only costs $30/month as part of Comcast triple play, we like it to use for the 1 800 numbers we call that invariably put you on hold several times so we don't burn cell minutes with them.....GN

[Bogie Shooter]

Land line only costs $30/month as part of Comcast triple play, we like it to use for the 1 800 numbers we call that invariably put you on hold several times so we don't burn cell minutes with them.....GN
Go here to get around those holding patterns.

http://www.get2human.com/

[golf2140]

I just went with Comcast. Total for TV, high speed and telephone 124.07. I like the telephone service, can call up north anytime without cost.

[Wizard of Oz]

When I called Comcast, I was told they could not provide phone service? I find that interesting because I thought the internet came in on the phone lines.

I have AT&T up north, I can't use AT&T in TV. It appears Comcast and Embarq has the market cornered in TV.

I was able to set up a seprate account for Direct tv in TV along with my account up north. Now when I leave Kansas I call to have the Kansas service suspended and have the Florida service turned on and vice versa. At no charge.

Wizard

[chuckinca]

Comcast has Cable TV and Internet

Embarq has Landline Phone and Internet


Internet can come in on either cable or phone lines. Don't understand why it can't be off a satellite with Dish or Direct TV?

[golfnut]

I have Comcast phone service, south of 466 if that makes a difference....GN

[SNOK]

Saw an ad for AT&T U-Verse last week and inquired about service. Guess it is a fiber optic offering similar to Verizon's FIOS. The rates for bundled packages looked pretty good from both companies compared to what we are paying EMBARQ for local service , AT&T for Long Distance and Comcast for Hi Def TV and High Speed Internet. Unfortunately these packages are not available in TV because of the monopoly franchises given to EMBARQ and Comcast. Too bad.

I think we would all benefit if EMBARQ and Comcast had some competition.

You are exactly right. I use AT&T U-verse now (not in TV). It is a very good product, and less expensive than the local cable service (Cox). I understand that Verizon's FIOS is comparable. Its really too bad that they don't offer the service in TV. If anyone has any ideas as to how we could lobby to get it, the TV residents would definitely be better off with one of them.

[Wizard of Oz]

Thanks everyone for all the support getting all my services in place. I now have Direct tv and Embarq phone + Internet. :clap2: Actually I found it easier to buy our Villa in TV then to get service. I haven't seen my dining room table for several days for all the note pads. :shrug:

[Wizard of Oz]

Thanks everyone for all the support helping me get all my services in place. I now have Direct tv and Embarq phone + Internet. :clap2: Actually I found it easier to buy our Villa in TV then to get service. :sigh: I haven't seen my dining room table for several days for all the note pads. :shrug:

thanks

Wizard

[lieq]

Any thoughts on which cell phone service provider gets the best reception in or around the village of Caroline? We use AT&T now and get poor reception in our home.

[lieq]

What cell phone service do you use?

[PR1234]

I would be interested to know that also. We have Alltel here in MI, but when we are in TV the reception is horrible:swear: We were thinking of switching to Verizon.....any thoughts???

[nONIE]

We have Verizon cell phone service and it is probably a 6 on a 1-10 scale. Not great but not horrible. Cell to cell service is even worse in TV, definitely a huge frustration if your planning on a lengthy conversation.And of course it is just necessary for us females to do that once in a while.:blahblahblah:

[conn8757]

cell phone - I have consumer cellular through AARP - good service all through US where I have been, no contracts, free phones. My husband and I share 1000 anywhere minutes for $60.00 total a month. I've had it about 2 years. Now my phone is not fancy - it isn't a camera, etc., but all I need.

[JTW]

I live in Caroline and have Verizon for my cell phone and have never had any trouble whatsoever..no lost calls or bad reception. I have found it to be very reliable.:pepper2:

[tpop1]

Just signed up for COMCAST(yeah I know its COMCAST!) after seeing television ad with Shaq and Ben Stein tonight for $99/mo. deal - 2 yr commitment.

- Phone incl. Unlimited toll, & calling features.,
- Cable T.V. w/ HD, HBO & 6 mo. HD-DVR
- Internet - 12 MBS DL & 2 MBS UL.

Seemed like best deal around....Offered til July 12th.

[Caribbean Soul]

I reluctantly started out with Comcast. I had to fire them in less than a month. A contractor cut the cable and it was out for 2 weeks before someone came to fix it. I also had internet connection problems that took them a week to straighten out. So, for 3 out of 4 weeks I had problems.

I bundled Direct TV and Embarq. It's working well for me. I don't use the land line phone and I hope someone will offer straight internet in the future.

I'm new to TV (just under 2 months) and live in St. Charles.

[nkrifats]

Welcome,
I am new also. I am in Liberty Park. I am only here part time presently.
Enjoying a week now. I am using Embarq for my internet and comcast for the TV. I thought Embarq was Dish network only. If they offer Direct TV I will have to check it out next year.

[shazam]

I just went with Comcast. Total for TV, high speed and telephone 124.07. I like the telephone service, can call up north anytime without cost.

I'd be interested in what speed you have on internet. Also, how many channels on TV. It seems odd that I see so many folks with different plans on Comcast that have such disparate charges. I have 100 internet speed, (which sucks) and whatever TV plan they offer that gives you up to 99 channels (analog) and am paying $108 a month. (No land line)
I'm considering dumping Comcast (p.s.- I'm now on my third box - and have been here just over 2 months) and going with a dish. But without a land line - what do I do about internet?