cable bill

**redls1** · 05-21-2012, 05:40 PM

I have Comcast for TV,phone and internet. We have 4 boxes of which 2 are HD/dvr.We have a package deal which also includes the HBO,stars,cinema and sports package. There used to be more HD channels but cut them down. I called and they just said they stopped. Really don't neeed the movie channels as they suck and are repeats most of the time but he said for the price we are paying mind as well keep it as it is. We get to write it off as a business expense but still thinks it sucks. Anyone have att and think I might do better with them? It is kinda nice with all service as one deal.$25 of the bill is taxes.

**wileyCoyote** · 05-21-2012, 06:06 PM

don't know about ATT (U-verse???), ...but i find the cost/benefit ratio of paying for TV w/ boku channels, most of which are trash, much higher than my level of contentment... ditched cable a few years ago, ...now i'm 1000s of dollars richer today for it..

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-21-2012, 06:09 PM

I pay 209/month for cable/internet/phone. Not happy.

**redls1** · 05-21-2012, 06:23 PM

I pay $234 right now. One page says u-verse in my area the other say no. Looking at direct tv but then have to figure out other services.

**allbaugh_04** · 05-21-2012, 08:01 PM

I don't watch tv unless nebraska is playing. Phone is 45 a month and I tether, so no need for internet. Been thinking about getting dish.

**Smittro** · 05-21-2012, 08:17 PM

Ditched comcrapstick last thursday for Dirrect Tv..

Very happy thus far.

I still have comcrap for internets..FML

**Zinergy** · 05-22-2012, 05:03 AM

I have U-verse and have caught a couple billing mistakes. I pay 147 for T.V and HBO and internet. The HBO just stopped being free so I canceled it and my next bill si supposed to be around 130.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-22-2012, 05:19 AM

I have DirecTV. It goes out every big storm. I called to complain about my bill recently and received $20 off for the next 12 months. Wow...$20 whole dollars ...might start looking at ZR1's with those savings

I watch maybe 2 hrs of tv a week. Might just cancel it all together.

**Spaz** · 05-22-2012, 05:37 AM

fuck comcast... they are a bunch of thieves... wait until they fuck oyu over on your bill...

**Spaz** · 05-22-2012, 05:38 AM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/f2/comcrap...omcast-162212/

hre is a link to my adventures with comcrap... they are liars and thievs and you will get burnt by them... it's only a matter of time...

**Smittro** · 05-22-2012, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I have DirecTV. It goes out every big storm. I called to complain about my bill recently and received $20 off for the next 12 months. Wow...$20 whole dollars ...might start looking at ZR1's with those savings

I watch maybe 2 hrs of tv a week. Might just cancel it all together.

Ya you watch about as much as I do too..

Mostly it's for the wife and kid, but I do like sit down to a movie once in while.

I just got tired of the crapy customer service from comcast all the while my bill just kept creeping up and up..

**Smittro** · 05-22-2012, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

I have U-verse and have caught a couple billing mistakes. I pay 147 for T.V and HBO and internet. The HBO just stopped being free so I canceled it and my next bill si supposed to be around 130.

We were over $160 with comcrapstick and we did'nt use their phone service just tv and internet.

**Zinergy** · 05-22-2012, 06:53 AM

I really only watch top gear on the BBC and a few educational series. My daughter loves childrens shows though and my girl loves to watch horrible T.V. shows.

Truth of the matter is all these huge media companies screw us, just as the huge mobile communication companies screw us.

I also always thought it was weird that I have to pay extra fees to rent there box on a monthly basis because I am already paying you for the ability to watch T.V. and if I didn't have a box I would have no service and therefore would not pay you. The box should be free.

**redls1** · 05-22-2012, 08:40 AM

So far it seems like if I go with Direct Tv I could save $100 a month. Will be slower internet but for that savings Ill go someplace for free wifi when I need it.

**Spaz** · 05-22-2012, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by redls1

So far it seems like if I go with Direct Tv I could save $100 a month. Will be slower internet but for that savings Ill go someplace for free wifi when I need it.

comcraps internet is not all they say it is...

**Zinergy** · 05-22-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by redls1

So far it seems like if I go with Direct Tv I could save $100 a month. Will be slower internet but for that savings Ill go someplace for free wifi when I need it.

Then all you have to deal with is shitty picture or no picture if you ever get bad weather.

**redls1** · 05-22-2012, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Zinergy

Then all you have to deal with is shitty picture or no picture if you ever get bad weather.

Well seems like I'm gonna get screwed either way. For me atleast I would take the chance and take the savings. It's the wife that is going to complain. I just called Comcast and they said it was $114.94 for phone and internet. The internet was 12mb down. According to the speed test Im getting near 30mb now.

**Spaz** · 05-22-2012, 09:32 AM

i recomend verizon fios if it's available... similar prices to comcrap... better service... faster, more reliable, steady internet... no retards in their billing department...

**Spaz** · 05-22-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by redls1

Well seems like I'm gonna get screwed either way. For me atleast I would take the chance and take the savings. It's the wife that is going to complain. I just called Comcast and they said it was $114.94 for phone and internet. The internet was 12mb down. According to the speed test Im getting near 30mb now.

that is the begining of them screwing you over... that isn't for HD chanels either... that is most likely their standard digital shit box...

**redls1** · 05-22-2012, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

that is the begining of them screwing you over... that isn't for HD chanels either... that is most likely their standard digital shit box...

With Direct Tv I just got a quote of $103 for the first year that was phone,internet and the choice package with hd channels line protection. That was for 4 tv's and with dvr.The second year was $137. Sams club offers service also through them so gonna ask what they offer compared to the person on the phone.