Cable/Internet package
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This is one of the most loaded questions you can ask around here.
It depends on your needs/wants/desires and budget.
For the best of everything (IMO), you'd have this:
Qwest for home phone
DirecTV for TV
Mediacom for internet
Mediacom probably has the best prices for a bundle, but also crap phone and the TV is so/so.
It depends on your needs/wants/desires and budget.
For the best of everything (IMO), you'd have this:
Qwest for home phone
DirecTV for TV
Mediacom for internet
Mediacom probably has the best prices for a bundle, but also crap phone and the TV is so/so.
That is the first complaint I have really seen from someone about mediacoms phone service. From the people I have talked to they have preferred mediacom's phone service over qwest.
It's not that it's bad, it's just that it's not good old fashioned phone that just works even during a power outage. It's not a huge deal, but all else being equal, it's nice to not have to worry about it.
DirecTV is pretty expensive compared to Mediacom or Dish Network. I'm not sure it offers anything better than Dish Network either.
but for sports offerings, DirecTV is the way to go. Sure DirecTV is pricer than Dish Network, but when was the last time you heard DirecTV being in a programming dispute over money? It happens all the time with Dish Network.
My wife had Mediacom phone while we were dating, and it would randomly (and weekly) not ring and send people straight to the machine.
I have Qwest DSL and phone with the Direct TV package (HD, sports pack, movie pack) and it's pretty awesome. I think you get pretty good savings by bundling it all together with one company.
I strongly suggest DISH network and I'm a DirecTV guy. IF you don't care about NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, etc, etc - then DISH is the way to go. They don' t have a "sports pack" for you to order for $12 per month but their prices are MUCH, MUCH lower and they don't screw you for every extra TV you have in your house. I'd switch if I didn't have to pay a cancellation fee with DirecTV.
Mediacom Phone is great. No problems. Doesn't mean you won't though just like anything else in life.
I think this has been beat to death though.
If you don't care about MOVIE Channels, you don't need more than 3 receivers then DirectTV is probably your best bet with a DSL Phone package from qwest. If you don't need a ton of channels and HD then Dish/DTV can be cheap. Where it adds up I have found is when you have 4+ receivers, Movie and Sports packages, DVR and HD services.
I think HD is in a gray area right now since a lot of stuff isn't even broadcasted in it yet. For example why does ABC Family need to be in HD when all their movies are 5-10 years old that they play etc..
I am a cable guy currently for a few different reasons, but that is my 2 cents.
I think this has been beat to death though.
If you don't care about MOVIE Channels, you don't need more than 3 receivers then DirectTV is probably your best bet with a DSL Phone package from qwest. If you don't need a ton of channels and HD then Dish/DTV can be cheap. Where it adds up I have found is when you have 4+ receivers, Movie and Sports packages, DVR and HD services.
I think HD is in a gray area right now since a lot of stuff isn't even broadcasted in it yet. For example why does ABC Family need to be in HD when all their movies are 5-10 years old that they play etc..
I am a cable guy currently for a few different reasons, but that is my 2 cents.
NFL Network, Big Ten Network, Comcast Chicago, WGN, ESPN's is all I need for sports programming.
What channels does DirecTV have that Dish doesn't offer? DirecTV seems to nickel and dime you more than Dish.
I have America's 200+, HD-DVR receiver (2 rooms), standard receiver (2 rooms), local programming and pay $64/month. I would have paid 85 for DirecTV for that package.
CMTHD
FXHD
MTVHD
NickHD
the 101
SpikeHD
VH1HD
Fox Business
CSTV HD
Fuel TV HD
Speed Channel HD
CSN New England
FSN Houston
FSN New York
FSN Bay Area
MSG HD
YES HD
MLB HD
Nascar Hotpass
and quite a few more PPVs, plus more on the way
Of course there are few that Dish has that DTV doesn't:
ABC Family
Hallmark Movies
Lifetime/Lifetime Movies
Planet Green HD
Travel Channel HD (I think Dtv is getting this one shortly)
WGN HD
a few HBO HDs
They are both rolling more channels out, but largely the same stuff.
CMTHD, MTVHD, NickHD, and VH1HD never--and I mean never--run HD programming, so those shouldn't really be counted (even though DirecTV does count them in their marketing).
Basically I need Twins, Vikings, VS (NHL) and that's it for sports.
I want a fast internet connection (not smart enough to give a specific speed... fast enough to watch mlb.com games, etc)
I don't want a land line, what do you need a land line for anyway???
Ok, now let the debate continue. Thanks for your input by the way.
I want a fast internet connection (not smart enough to give a specific speed... fast enough to watch mlb.com games, etc)
I don't want a land line, what do you need a land line for anyway???
Ok, now let the debate continue. Thanks for your input by the way.
Directv doesn't decide what these channels run.
Here is my opinion and I've had them all.
Money no object
Directv HD DVR=TV
Qwest-Most reliable
Mediacom Internet-Fast and reliable
I made the switch from mediacom to qwest DSL 1.5 for internet and it's half the price but it is slower. You won't notice it for web browsing but you will during downloads.
If you don't want a land line, you need to choose mediacom.
I have a land line (no long distance) and DSL and it's still cheaper than Mediacom internet.
