[trichard]

CenturyLink offers internet packages and has partnered with Direct TV for satellite TV. CenturyLink offers a $15 per month protection plan for its internet service and Direct TV offers a protection plan for a monthly fee of about $6.00 for the satellite service. Is this something I should seriously consider purchasing? Thanks.

[RVRoadie]

Protection against what?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Able to speak only for the DirecTV protection, at least as it's offered to us here in OH. It covers the cost of any service call and any necessary repairs that might need to be done to any failed equipment. I doubt it covers any problems with your home's internal sat cabling, electrical wiring issues, surge protectors, and things like that - items that aren't from DirecTV.

Last I checked, a DirecTV service call alone was $49.

I view this type of 'service plan' like any other form of insurance: A complete waste of money..............until you need it. Then you're glad you have it. On the other hand, if you don't opt for the service plan and go for years without any problems, you're probably money ahead even when a problem does crop up.

Pick your poison!! It becomes a personal preference.

Bill

[dadspet]

I thought service calls with Comcast were free if there was a problem with their service or eq? Has this changed does anyone know or is it just Century link.direct TV that is charging if something is wrong?