switching from DSL to Cable

[Wheatmaster]

My one year agreement with SBC is almost up and i'm really leaning towards switching to Comcast because of the slow speeds. Would Comcast give me a generous deal when switching?

 

[WhiteWonder]

I had Comcast cable, and it was nice, but try raised the price on me like 2 or 3 times. I now have SBC, and it is slower, but around here, it is also like $20 a month cheaper.

You can probably get a nice deal if you tell them you are switching from DSL.

 

[Acanthus]

Comcast cable ROCKS in the chicago area.

Of course Comcast HQ is in chicago

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
Comcast cable ROCKS in the chicago area.

Of course Comcast HQ is in chicago

excellent , i live in north shore so it should be good?

 

[Acanthus]

We were getting 2-3mbit downloads and 400-500k up when we had it. We had the el-cheapo bundled with digital cable package.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
We were getting 2-3mbit downloads and 400-500k up when we had it. We had the el-cheapo bundled with digital cable package.

you think i could convince them to bundle $19.99 cable internet with $9.99 cable tv with one year guarantee/agreement?

 

[PTCvette]

Everyone around Atlanta that I know that has Comcast has been nothing but pleased with it... If I didn't live so far out in the woods, I would have it myself, but as it is the local cable company advertises 2Mbit and when I had service with them I never saw anything close to 1Mbit, so I went to DSL! Comcast is where it's at from what I have heard though!

-Jeff

 

[thawolfman]

Doesn't Comcast get pissy if you UL/DL too much?

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Mak0602

Originally posted by: Acanthus
We were getting 2-3mbit downloads and 400-500k up when we had it. We had the el-cheapo bundled with digital cable package.

you think i could convince them to bundle $19.99 cable internet with $9.99 cable tv with one year guarantee/agreement?

Probably not, im not really sure of their current packages but they are very adamant about you selecting one of their "pre-built" packages.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: PTCvette
Everyone around Atlanta that I know that has Comcast has been nothing but pleased with it... If I didn't live so far out in the woods, I would have it myself, but as it is the local cable company advertises 2Mbit and when I had service with them I never saw anything close to 1Mbit, so I went to DSL! Comcast is where it's at from what I have heard though!

-Jeff

Ive also heard VERY good things about COX communications cable service.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: thawolfman
Doesn't Comcast get pissy if you UL/DL too much?

Ive never recieved any kind of notification, and i even ran a FTP and webserver on the line for a few months.

 

[Wheatmaster]

when i switch from sbc dsl to cable, do i call comcast to order first, and then disconnect from SBC?

 

[Wheatmaster]

?

 

[bmacd]

is comcast the ISP that monitors what you surf?

-=bmacd=-

 

[Wheatmaster]

i don't believe so. SBC probably does.

 

[Dulanic]

Originally posted by: thawolfman
Doesn't Comcast get pissy if you UL/DL too much?

Yes, theyll cut you off. Thats why Im with SBC, I will not put up with comcast's outrageous pricing, $57 cause I dont have cable? Fvck that, Im MUCH happier with SBC anyways, I get 6000/608 for $45? Comcast can't touch that.

 

[Wheatmaster]

well the probably for me is that i'm so far away that i can only get 384k download from sbc

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Acanthus
Comcast cable ROCKS in the chicago area.

Of course Comcast HQ is in chicago

comcast HQ is in Philadelphia.

 

[PlatinumGold]

btw, i have both Comcast Cable AND Verizon DSL at home right now (took advantage of Comcasts $19.99/ month offer).

comcast has faster download speeds, verizon DSL has better latency.

 

[arcenite]

Originally posted by: Dulanic

Originally posted by: thawolfman
Doesn't Comcast get pissy if you UL/DL too much?

Yes, theyll cut you off. Thats why Im with SBC, I will not put up with comcast's outrageous pricing, $57 cause I dont have cable? Fvck that, Im MUCH happier with SBC anyways, I get 6000/608 for $45? Comcast can't touch that.

on a good day, I usually download/upload a total of 2/2gigs.. never have a problem..

Bill

 

[RobCur]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
when i switch from sbc dsl to cable, do i call comcast to order first, and then disconnect from SBC?

its not about switching, lol. you can have them both. they are not the same, meaning 2 different technology here.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: RobCur

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
when i switch from sbc dsl to cable, do i call comcast to order first, and then disconnect from SBC?

its not about switching, lol. you can have them both. they are not the same, meaning 2 different technology here.

yes i know that I want to switch from dsl to cable because SBC is providing me with too slow speeds. My question is should i call and order comcast cable internet before disconnecting SBC DSL.

 

[Dulanic]

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: RobCur

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
when i switch from sbc dsl to cable, do i call comcast to order first, and then disconnect from SBC?

its not about switching, lol. you can have them both. they are not the same, meaning 2 different technology here.

yes i know that I want to switch from dsl to cable because SBC is providing me with too slow speeds. My question is should i call and order comcast cable internet before disconnecting SBC DSL.

Do you have a slower package or just too far away? Overall SBC is usually a bit faster for less money SBC has 3mbit down 384 up, which is slightly faster then comcast on the up for about $6 a month less. But ya I would order comcast first if you do switch, so that you dont have any gap in service.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Dulanic

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster

Originally posted by: RobCur

Originally posted by: Wheatmaster
when i switch from sbc dsl to cable, do i call comcast to order first, and then disconnect from SBC?

its not about switching, lol. you can have them both. they are not the same, meaning 2 different technology here.

yes i know that I want to switch from dsl to cable because SBC is providing me with too slow speeds. My question is should i call and order comcast cable internet before disconnecting SBC DSL.

Do you have a slower package or just too far away? Overall SBC is usually a bit faster for less money SBC has 3mbit down 384 up, which is slightly faster then comcast on the up for about $6 a month less. But ya I would order comcast first if you do switch, so that you dont have any gap in service.

yeah i'm too far away. In fact today a technican had to come in and check out why i was getting such slow speeds. About two months ago, i called to check if the higher speed was available and they said yes, so i went ahead and confirmed a speed upgrade. Now they tell me i'm too far away :disgust: