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Sure wish I knew what an "incognito window" is,
9 Ways to Activate Incognito Mode - wikiHow

Asked if this was necessary (attempting to lower the $140 a month price) ...
Consumer - Silicon Dust

old fashioned antenna like we all had as kids... is that an option ?
It is but most stations are east of MCO and an outside antenna is required

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Ladygolfer93

Sure wish I knew what an "incognito window" is, $35 a month for TV AND Internet ? I have Comcast, TV and internet, I have two TV's so pay quite a lot extra for the DVD and the "special" box it requires (?) for the 2nd TV. Asked if this was necessary (attempting to lower the $140 a month price), they said I could go back to basic TV and that would not include HD channels or DVD services, would be $96 a month and yet, total would still be $119 with the various "taxes" and also charges for "sports" (which I don't watch and can't figure out since I thought charges for sports is an individual choice/add-on. Someone mentioned they knew a person in the V's who has an old fashioned antenna like we all had as kids... is that an option ? Do you only get the 3 or 4 channels from Orlando with an antenna ? Sorry to say, but just hate all this constant changing of equipment, providers, etc. ! !

The Incognito window is important to understand and use. That's what it is called using the Chrome browser. It hides who you are and your computer from a vendor if I understand it correctly. Some companies like airlines and comcast offer you a special deal. They remember the deal [cookies] and if you did not search in the Incognito window the next time you look the deal is gone or the price is higher. Look up incognito window or search. With chrome you right click on the chrome icon and select incognito mode.

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Originally Posted by justjim

Unfortunately, all the Cable companies are alike and they play the same “games”. It’s frustrating and time consuming to deal with such “games”.

I’m not a fan of regulation but beginning to think, since these services have become a necessity to most people, and there is little or no real competition, perhaps they should be regulated like any other necessary utility.

I feel your frustration BUT all cable providers that I'm aware of have/had VERY cozy relationships with local government and what has that wraught for the consumer but exactly what we all complain about. I don't feel they (cable companies) are a necessity but I suppose one could argue that they have become a public utility. It's just that IMHO government regulation would not help in the way of pricing for myriad reasons! But I suppose that's a whole other topic

FredF

[tomwed]

I have been watching this guys videos for a while and I think he is pretty smart and has the best interest of his patrons.

Somebody suggested we organize to get a better price. I would be willing but I think it's just pie in the sky. I think we can organize right here by sharing what we know and showing what might work for us and hoping our fellow gurus fill in the techy blanks. [did i say thanks fred?]

Watch this and tell us what you think.

[BarbStout]

Century Link/Direct TV is a horrible company. Their bills make no sense, they have awful customer service and they actually lie. We sucked up the penalty for leaving them early, but it was definitely worth going with Comcast, we will make up the money in about a year, but that's okay!!

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link doesn't work for me

FredF

[biker1]

There is actually plenty of competition here. Depending on where you live, you have up to 3 choices for Internet access and up to 5 choices for TV. In addition, you can put up an antenna and have free local affiliates out of Orlando. There are also numerous internet streaming sources, who are all in competition with each other, such as HuluTV and YouTube TV, just to name a couple.

I have had broadband internet access for 20 years. During that time, the price has always been between $35 and $40 per month. We currently pay $35 per month to CenturyLink. So, effectively the cost for internet access has dropped when considering the increases in the cost of living. The performance has also increased by two orders of magnitude. I fail to see what all the complaining is about.

Originally Posted by justjim

Unfortunately, all the Cable companies are alike and they play the same “games”. It’s frustrating and time consuming to deal with such “games”.

I’m not a fan of regulation but beginning to think, since these services have become a necessity to most people, and there is little or no real competition, perhaps they should be regulated like any other necessary utility.

[Harry Gilbert]

Originally Posted by tomwed

The Incognito window is important to understand and use. That's what it is called using the Chrome browser. It hides who you are and your computer from a vendor if I understand it correctly. Some companies like airlines and comcast offer you a special deal. They remember the deal [cookies] and if you did not search in the Incognito window the next time you look the deal is gone or the price is higher. Look up incognito window or search. With chrome you right click on the chrome icon and select incognito mode.

Warning: Incognito mode does not stop other sites or your ISP from seeing your IP address or your web activity. It only keeps your browsing history from being saved. It will not hide you from anyone except those in your household.

When you go into incognito mode read the explanation on the screen.

If you want to hide from the world you can use a VPN ( virtual private network) with that you can change your IP address to almost anywhere in the world and your provider does not see your activity, As you have effectively changed your identity.

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VPN (Virtual Private Network) "A virtual private network (VPN) enables users to send and receive data while remaining anonymous and secure online."

MUCH safer for sure:

The Best VPN services for 2018 - CNET

I use NordVPN (always highly rated)

FredF

[dwinmac]

Consider yourself lucky. I had CenturyLink with Internet/TV/Phone. It went from $145 to $175 to $246. I received ad in mail from COMCAST- $25 for Internet and $25 for TV, WOW only $50 per month!!! I switched to COMCAST for internet and TV, no phone. Sure, $25 for internet and $25 for TV but then $10 for modem, $10 for TV Box , $10 for wireless TV box for second TV, fees, taxes, etc., and bare minimum ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS plus a free STARZ(which I didn't particularly want). I did want CSPAN to watch Washington Journal and he said I could have CSPAN. After several calls to XFINITY for reboots and two visits from XFINITY people it turns out they stopped providing CSPAN for the cheap plan but hadn't told the sales persons. I'm paying $100 per month. IT IS ALL GETTING TO BE A BIG HUGE SCAM. THEY ARE ROBBING US BLIND.

[dwinmac]

Originally Posted by PennBF

Our experience has been that we have DirectTV, AT&T Cell phones and an AT&T box ($20 per month) that uses the internet for our home phone. We then have Comcast for our internet with a router that we own. Last month they (Comcast) sent me for a bill of $79 and I called them. In net it has been reduced to $44 per month as long as I allow a non paper billing.. I also get 100MB on the Internet.
I would suggest that the resident that had received a double billing to go to the nearest Seniors vs Crime office and fill out a complaint against Century Link. You have nothing to lose and may wake them up. Your complaint allegedly will be sent directly to the Florida Attorney General's office and I believe they will send it to Century Link for resolution.

Can you log on to C-SPAN2 without logging into XFINITY?

[Tinkerbelle]

No rewards or Loyalty discounts given by CL any more my bill went up $32.00 and when my other reward dates are up it will go up again.

[Chatbrat]

So-are you going to stay with CL--Xfinity is a no starter for us , because they are really Comcast

[Nucky]

C/L turned off our existing service yesterday at 9AM in preparation for our Friday upgrade. After giving them a chance to straighten it out we went back to Xfinity at 5 PM last night and took the internet service. I feel badly about leaving C/L the service was fine till yesterday.

I almost went for the Comcast TV deal but once you get all the way down to the bottom line and add in HD, Dvr, boxes, taxes, and things I didn’t think of the price was to much.

[Biker Dog]

Does anyone in the Villages use HULU TV without a cable tv subscription? I know you still need the high speed internet. Also are there any restrictions from the cable companies as to the amount of internet service usage per month?