Comcast Employee Perks ?

[Montano]

My wife has an interview with Comcast here in Cali. I think I remember someone saying that Comcast employees get free cable or something like that. Does anyone work for them, or know someone who does ?

It would be nice if they got free ISP service. My Comcast bill is $50/month

 

[miri]

$50 is that just for internet? My comcast bill is $150 a month

 

[FoBoT]

i have heard of time warner employees getting free cable, not sure about internet or premium channels

 

[Montano]

Originally posted by: miri
$50 is that just for internet? My comcast bill is $150 a month

Yes, just internet. My total bill is also $150/month :|

 

[FreshPrince]

how do you guys justify $150/month? that's a car, not TV & internet...

my bill is only $50/month for comcast internet + basic basic cable

 

[Brainonska511]

My parents pay $95/month for Cablevision/Optimum Online. It is Family Cable and a 10-15mbps down and 1.5-2mbps up cable connection.

 

[Montano]

I have the HD package with 2 HD PVR's and my wife loves HD

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511
My parents pay $95/month for Cablevision/Optimum Online. It is Family Cable and a 10-15mbps down and 1.5-2mbps up cable connection.

Cablevision is the cheapest/best out of all cable providers ever.

I am from Long Island, and Silver iO is like 65, and internet is like 40. It's sweet.

Right now, I am in the Triangle, and my cable + internet is like 120 a month, and thats promotional pricing. Thankfully I will only be here one month on non-promotional pricing.

 

[Montano]

From the Comcast website:

Free Cable and OnLine Service

Courtesy Cable - employees are provided with the basic service, all pay services, discounted Pay-Per-View, and two outlets. Eligible employees must be in a Comcast-serviceable area, or an area in which we have a reciprocal agreement with the local cable provider.

Courtesy OnLine Service - Employees living within a Comcast-serviceable area will receive one free cable modem, including installation. Employees are responsible for the purchase of the network interface card (NIC).

*For part-time employees benefits will vary depending upon hours/week.

 

[DeviousTrap]

IIRC the internet connection you get isn't capped if you're an employee, but you might want to double check that on DSLReports.

 

[Montano]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
IIRC the internet connection you get isn't capped if you're an employee, but you might want to double check that on DSLReports.

:shocked::shocked:

What about upload speed ??

 

[imthebadguy]

my comcast is usually 165ishh
digital gold +few movie channels, +nba +nhl +2DVR's +2digi boxes and internet

 

[Kelemvor]

my brother used to work for TIme Warner. Got free cable, internet, internet phone, etc.

 

[spidey07]

most cable companies will give you every service they have for free.

 

[Reel]

I believe they have TVs at work with the movie choice thing on them. A friend of mine did some consulting for them and worked in an office with a TV on the whole time.

 

[Montano]

Originally posted by: spidey07
most cable companies will give you every service they have for free.

 

[makaze]

I get free tv, all the hbo/cin/sho/tmc/starz stuff, one digital box, one dvr box (dual tuner), free online (8meg/768k) $15.00 telephone, a 17% discount on my cellphones.

It's a great company to work for.

 

[Hyudra]

i would hope so that employees get those perks.

just like working for a bank you get free checking, and safe deposit box.

 

[notfred]

Jesus, you guys are paying $150+/month to watch tv? WTF are you watching that's worth that much money?

 

[Baked]

$150/month for cable/net? What the hell are you watching/downloading? I use Yahoo DSL $25/month and Comcast Cable $18/month.

 

[MrBlahh]

They dont have to tip food delivery drivers...either that or they're all a bunch of jerks

 

[miri]

If I didnt get cable my internet alone would be like $60 a month. Digital cable is expensive, like $75 a month and the DVR is like $10 a month.

No DSL available in my area either. Even if DSL was available, I dont have a land line, just a cell phone.