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Old 04-28-2012, 05:43 PM
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U-verse or Comcast for ISP?

Currently using AT&T Broadband which has become dog slow.
I'm leaning toward the U-verse cause Comcast CS sucks I understand.

Im only running a desktop, laptop, Ipad/Iphone and streaming Netflix through Roku, no gaming. What are your experiences with each and how much are you paying? Thanks for responses.
Old 04-29-2012, 09:37 PM
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anybody?

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i've heard AT&T U Verse CS sucks too, so best to go with whoever's cheapest. I think you might need to put down $100 to buy the combo modem/router though.

My old housemate had U verse and didnt have any problems with it.
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We have U-verse. No issues here. Though I do wish it was a little faster

We have the entry plan, it was 15/month for the first year. Now its 30 if I recall correctly

I use it for my laptop and PS3, streams fine with Netflix.
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Old 04-30-2012, 12:53 AM
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Thanks guys. I'm comparing with AT&T DSL that I have now. Everything is faster I think. If I go uverse I'm trying to get around the $100 modem charge. Looking at 12mps for $29.99/mo.

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I have the cable setup from Comcast. We pay for the fastest, they advertise 20mpbs DL and I think 3mbs UL. Ran a speed test last night on my laptop.

The laptop was connected, iPod, Xbox and idk if my parents were on their's or not. This is through a Linksys router with a 100ft cable running to my room which connects to my Airport Express. All my stuff is run on wireless.

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No FIOS options?
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FIOS not available, hate Comcast. Went with mid level Uverse. Getting about 8-10 Mbps down and I'm happy.
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