[Celebrator]

Looking for recent feedback from anyone who has had good or bad experience with companies who provide cable, internet or telephone service. I have read the previous posts but wonder if things have changed much. Infinity? etc. Closed on house in Mallory Square a few weeks ago and moving in soon. Thanks

[fritzy]

I have had a horrible experience with CenturyLink. I now have Direct-TV which I love,
and Comcast for internet which works well. I will be adding Comcast phone service in the Spring.

[rockyisle]

PROS:We just had Century Link install DSL Internet and Cable. Our monthly fee is $84.95 for HD, Whole House DVR and DSL. The only installation fee we paid was $15.00 for a credit check. It took several hours to get it installed as the previous owner had Comcast. We didn't need or want land lines as our cell phones work great.
Great group to work with, wonderful installer.
CONS: We are at the end of their line for internet speed, but it's definitely fast enough for us. They also don't have the Villages TV station and no on-demand TV similar to Comcast - but say that is coming.

I think it really depends upon what you are looking for. We are so busy, we simply wanted to be able to record the shows we like to watch and have fast internet at the lowest price possible. I think we found it.

[Celebrator]

Need to make a decision this week so if anyone else has an opinion please respond asap.

[memason]

I've had nothing but good experience with CenturyLink. I got DirecTV through them and DSL internet (10Mb/sec). They were professional and were here to install when they said they would.

Just another viewpoint....

[zcaveman]

I am happy with Comcast Internet and TV. Tomorrow they are installing their telephone service.

[Doodlegirl]

telephone, computer, television. Bundled. Arrived as scheduled, came back the next day because he was concerned about an installation issue he thought he might have confused (didn't), have had no issues at all and find the service great. Paying here $150. a month LESS than when I had the same bundling from ATT in South Florida. For me the X-finity is getting
a high five.

[fritzy]

I tried ordering CenturyLink twice.
Both times, they gave me an appointment date
and both times they never showed up,
even though I had confirmed the appointments.
They never called me either to say they were not coming.
Buyer beware....

[drdodge]

I have Comcast for everything and love it, no problems of any kind. Had them for about 5 years .
drd

[Hancle704]

Has anyone switched from Comcast Triple Bundle (HDTV, High Speed Internet and Unlimited Telephones Service) to a similar bundled package from CenturyLink with their new Prism Service? Would be interested in hearing how they compare and did they save any money by switching?

[Celebrator]

Your feedback has really helped me again. I have found the people on this website to be invaluable. I have used your advise for painters, knockdown ceilings, home inspector, etc.

[Dirigo]

Based on my personal experience, DirecTV is wonderful until you decide to drop them. Then they transfer you to their very experienced retention department and they will try endlessly to talk you out of leaving. They are very slick and tenatious.

Here's a hint: do not set up automatic payment through your credit card or checking account. They will not terminate your account until you listen to all their arguments.

[whippersnapper]

Most areas where DSL is available (neighborhoods with older copper lines) get download speeds from around 512 Kbps up to 6 Mbps. where as cable providers these days are between 5 mbps to 30 mbps or higher.

to give you an idea of speed
kbps = Kilobytes per second
mbps = megabytes per second

dial up 56kps
1000kps = 1 mbps


Generally you will get much faster speeds with cable it is also more reliable as not going over old telephone lines. Cable companys do have slower speeds at discounted prices lets say you want like just to check email and surf web at 1 mbps most will have like a 9.99 internet at slow speed.

[LvmyPug2]

We just signed up for Limited Basic from Comcast...$16.95/mo with no contract required. This plan has about 20 channels...local broadcast channels only; NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, CW, PBS, etc. and isn't HD.

We are only at our house in TV a few days each month and decided we didn't want to spend a lot of $$ for television reception(besides we're too busy having fun to watch much tv). When you call comcast, you have to specifically ask for "limited basic" otherwise they will tell you their cheapest plan is a "basic" plan for $29.95/mo When we called to order I had to also tell them "the one with broadcast channels only".

[Peek]

I'd like to find out, too as I am getting rid of Comcast. My costs have gone up considerably and they can't or won't negotiate one bit.