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Cary Kollins

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So the other day I got an offer in the mail that sounds too good to turn down. Basically $60 per month for 210+ channels and internet, plus a free 22inch Samsung TV.

Currently I'm paying TWC $66 per month for basic channels and internet.

Seems like a no brainer. My internet speed will be slower, but at 6mbps I don't think it'll be a noticeable difference. And Uverse caps monthly internet use at 250GB, but after doing some research it seems I'll never come close to that limit.

Any one already have Uverse or past experiences with the service?

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I have U-Verse and my bill is $150 per month with all the channels except the premium ones like HBO etc.  My internet is 20mbps I think.  I don't know if I really need that much but they have told me if I downgrade I will not be able to stream movies.  I don't know if thats true or not.  The service itself is fine but I would expect to more like $90 for the channels unless you only want crap.

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I have U-Verse and my bill is $150 per month with all the channels except the premium ones like HBO etc.  My internet is 20mbps I think.  I don't know if I really need that much but they have told me if I downgrade I will not be able to stream movies.  I don't know if thats true or not.  The service itself is fine but I would expect to more like $90 for the channels unless you only want crap.

 

 

Damn I think they might be lying to you about needing 20mpbs.  Everything I've found online says 6mbps is more than enough to stream movies and play games online. 

 

As far as channels go, I really just want NFL Network, Redzone and the ESPN channels for games.  Plus the DVR.

 

I already have all the apps like HBO GO, Showtime Anytime, Netflix etc.

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Damn I think they might be lying to you about needing 20mpbs.  Everything I've found online says 6mbps is more than enough to stream movies and play games online. 

 

As far as channels go, I really just want NFL Network, Redzone and the ESPN channels for games.  Plus the DVR.

 

I already have all the apps like HBO GO, Showtime Anytime, Netflix etc.

 

The package I have has NFL and ESPN channels + DVR.  Are they included in the $60 or is it a trial rate?

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The package I have has NFL and ESPN channels + DVR.  Are they included in the $60 or is it a trial rate?

 

 

If I'm reading the offer correct it says those channels and DVR are included. The offer is good for 12 months. I'm not sure what the rate is after 12 months, I plan on speaking with a rep to find out.

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If I'm reading the offer correct it says those channels and DVR are included. The offer is good for 12 months. I'm not sure what the rate is after 12 months, I plan on speaking with a rep to find out.

 

The only thing I would be weary of is that they don't have a lot of tech's.  So if you have an issue you are going to be waiting a while.  Just recently I had no service for 5 days because that was the fastest they could get someone out to fix a problem that was on their end not mine.  I've heard of other people with the same complaints but that was the only problem I've had in 3 years which I guess you are going to get with any provider.

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You won't get 6mb, you'll get something in between probably 3-6mb I bet.  That's pushing it if you want to stream Netflix in HD glory.  Not to mention if you have other people using the connection.   Also, I'm pretty sure the actual television feed is through that 6mb connection too.  I'd probably want at least 15-20MB at the min.

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You won't get 6mb, you'll get something in between probably 3-6mb I bet.  That's pushing it if you want to stream Netflix in HD glory.  Not to mention if you have other people using the connection.   Also, I'm pretty sure the actual television feed is through that 6mb connection too.  I'd probably want at least 15-20MB at the min.

 

 

I was kind of thinking the same thing. Right now I have ~15 with TWC and it's a breeze to watch netflix on ipad while playing games online.

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You sure its 6 mbps?  I got nearly that with DSL extreme, and Uverse is suppose to be faster than DSL extreme.  According to the ATT website, 6.1 is the minimum speed you will get.  Of course that speed is dependent on other factors as well, ie the speed of your home network and the environment you are accessing.   

 

Anyway, I have heard mostly good things about Uverse, although its not available in my area yet.  Can't see going to the ATT television anytime soon though, as Directv seems to work very well as long as there are no storms. 

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I was kind of thinking the same thing. Right now I have ~15 with TWC and it's a breeze to watch netflix on ipad while playing games online.

 

Yeah that is at most what most people will need, even though we pay for crap internet in USA compared to what other countries get for cheaper, but that's another issue.

 

I've heard complaints about Uverse in the Charlotte area and most people switch to TWC I know or just cut cable and keep TWC internet.

 

I think 6mb 5 years ago would be fine, now that's cutting it close, if you even get close to that (within range).

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Just pulled the trigger.

 

So upon closer inspection the "$60" bundle didn't include HD channels, so automatically add $10 per month for those. Also upgraded internet to 12mbps for $5 more.

 

I ended up with a package including all of the sports channels I wanted, DVR, internet and a $100 visa reward card for around $95 with tax.

 

Probably at least $20 less per month than what TWC would offer, not including the visa reward card.

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Just pulled the trigger.

So upon closer inspection the "$60" bundle didn't include HD channels, so automatically add $10 per month for those. Also upgraded internet to 12mbps for $5 more.

I ended up with a package including all of the sports channels I wanted, DVR, internet and a $100 visa reward card for around $95 with tax.

Probably at least $20 less per month than what TWC would offer, not including the visa reward card.

Just be careful. What they told my brother and what they billed him were two different things. Took about five months for them to fix it.

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