[weaverk65]

We had some issues with Comcast (more customer service attitude based than actual product issues) and switched to CenturyLink about 2 years ago. We found there might be more flexibility with on demand and DVR options with Comcast, but overall CenturyLink was less expensive; they extended promotions for us after the initial period was up, and they seem to try harder to resolve issues ... even coming on a Sunday to fix something.

We haven't gone the DirectTV route because we heard that bad weather (rain especially) has more of an effect on the service - and with all the storms we get here, didn't want to risk being without cable that often.

We're hoping some time soon BrightHouse will be providing service north of 466 since that's what we have before moving to TV.

[getdul981]

We currently have Comcast, but are seriously considering swithing to DirectTV because they have the Genie that can be viewed at several locations and you can record up to 4 channels on one base unit. The cost is supposed to be cheaper that Comcast and there will be more channels. We don't have HBO or Cinemax or any movie channels except Starz, so the bill should be considerably cheaper.

I have also heard that if you are watching a program in HD and a storm knocks out your signal, you can switch to the standard definition channel and it is not blocked. Probalby won't work with all the sports channels, but that doesn't concern us either.

I am just not looking forward to all the hassle of switching and learning the new channel lineups.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

How does Comcast stay in business. I sure hope the FCC does not permit Comcast and Time Warner to merge! We like Brighthouse but that is not available in all Villages. We have Dish Network at our other home and like it.

Hi TNLAKEPANDA: consider if the merger is allowed it will open Comcast to WiFi meaning that they can add cell phones to their bundle and that is hat I want one company to handle TV Internet and all my phones.

[rubicon]

Comcast has done well by me. It did take a little time but I learned where to go and who to speak with. and the rest of the story is they made these folks available and they did listen

[RavenelRibet]

I am guessing that those of you that like the service from century-wink [emoji6] are south of 466A. I live just south of 466 and we are limited to 6 mps DSL service for our internet. And that's if everyone else in the village is asleep. Many times I get less than 2 mps download. No joy in Mudville with that kind of 1990s speed. Worse, they won't let me out of 1 yr contract for less than $200!! Not happy with century-sink[emoji13]

[John_W]

Originally Posted by RavenelRibet

I am guessing that those of you that like the service from century-wink [emoji6] are south of 466A. I live just south of 466 and we are limited to 6 mps DSL service for our internet. And that's if everyone else in the village is asleep. Many times I get less than 2 mps download. No joy in Mudville with that kind of 1990s speed. Worse, they won't let me out of 1 yr contract for less than $200!! Not happy with century-sink[emoji13]

I've been with Centurylink since August 2011 for internet and home phone and we are south of 466 and north 466A in the area around Seabreeze. We have had 10 mbps speed the entire time, and I've never had it test lower than a 9. I just took a test and here is a 10.14. Our connection is called 'to the curb', we have no modem, I plug the router directly in a phone jack. It's a dual jack, one plug for telephone and one plug for the internet.

[adventure693]

I dropped Comcast about a month ago and switched to century link internet only. Too expensive, too deceptive, too irritating...
Century link is fine, only one modem/wireless router at best buy, unless you pay the monthly fee.
Good luck!

[Sophie11]

Beware! I am sure they have people working with the company that would post other - beware - shoddily installed (wires everywhere), numerous calls that go nowhere. Can not put a television where you would like it. Send people up on saturday to fix your problem and then charge you!

[OldManTime]

I have has Comcast for 10 years, no problems. If you subcsribe to all the bells and whistles they offer in xfinity, then thats another story. it still is the best high speed connection

[Jullie]

Hello, anyone find internet service for under $40.00 in The Villages? I currently pay $39.99 for Comcast Internet only.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by adventure693

I dropped Comcast about a month ago and switched to century link internet only. Too expensive, too deceptive, too irritating...
Century link is fine, only one modem/wireless router at best buy, unless you pay the monthly fee.
Good luck!

What kind of speed is Century Link delivering? My standard Comcast speed is 25mbps. Thinking of getting a faster speed.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by John_W

I've been with Centurylink since August 2011 for internet and home phone and we are south of 466 and north 466A in the area around Seabreeze. We have had 10 mbps speed the entire time, and I've never had it test lower than a 9. I just took a test and here is a 10.14. Our connection is called 'to the curb', we have no modem, I plug the router directly in a phone jack. It's a dual jack, one plug for telephone and one plug for the internet.

My god! I would die with that speed! My comcast is 25mbps down and 5 mbps up.

[rdhdleo]

Originally Posted by mrich61

We dropped COMCAST after 2 months and went to DIRECT TV....We ended up paying to cancel our contract to get out of DIRECT TV....Customer Service, "sub contractors" who show up when they want to for service calls rather than their appointment time AND not to mention the cost with inability to surf channels without the delay from channel to channel and storm interruptions........WE ARE NOW CENTURYLINK PRISM JUNKIES!! Great Customer Service, GREAT HDTV service and lightening fast Internet.....The FIRST & ONLY Cable / Internet Provider that actually sends a bill to tell you to call them so you can see if there are any current promotions that will save you $$$....LOVE CENTURYLINK.......STOP BY THE PRISM OFFICE IN front of Target and see Kayla.....Superb, Superb, Superb.....

Absolutely agree!!!!!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

I just went round and round with Comcast. After telling them I was going to look into magic jack and that I had stopped automatic payment, they "found" another promotion for me. I still might stop by Century Link though.

I quit Comcast for BrightHouse and have not looked back. A great change.

[pgagale19]

Originally Posted by mrich61

We dropped COMCAST after 2 months and went to DIRECT TV....We ended up paying to cancel our contract to get out of DIRECT TV....Customer Service, "sub contractors" who show up when they want to for service calls rather than their appointment time AND not to mention the cost with inability to surf channels without the delay from channel to channel and storm interruptions........WE ARE NOW CENTURYLINK PRISM JUNKIES!! Great Customer Service, GREAT HDTV service and lightening fast Internet.....The FIRST & ONLY Cable / Internet Provider that actually sends a bill to tell you to call them so you can see if there are any current promotions that will save you $$$....LOVE CENTURYLINK.......STOP BY THE PRISM OFFICE IN front of Target and see Kayla.....Superb, Superb, Superb.....

I live North of 466 in Marion CO near Lopez. They are now offering Prism and I am worried that non fiber connections (copper) will not be satisfactory. Anyone have recent experience in this area with CL? My phone and internet have been satisfactory.