|
Home | Forums | Gallery | Webcams | Blogs | YouTube Channel | Classifieds | Calendar | Register | FAQ | Donate | Members List | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-14-2019, 01:37 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
TV, Internet, Telephone package
I have my 3 services with 3 different providers and trying to find a recommendation where I can package all 3 for a better price. My Dish contract (2 years) expires in July so shopping now.
Currently: TV - Dish ($50 - basic) Internet - Atlantic BB ($66 - 100 kbps) Telp (landline) - Consolidated ($55 - unlimited) My costs collectively are about $170 monthly I have been checking with providers including the ones I already have but not having much luck in lower rates and thought maybe someone here might have an insite to a better search. Thanks |
04-14-2019, 02:23 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Merrimack and Welch Island
Posts: 4,030
Thanks: 1,209
Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts
|
I have Comcast for all three, ill soon add cell phone, $12 vs $52 for Verizon. We saved $50-60 a month moving two landlines from Verizon to Comcast, mostly because of long distance charges. Comcast is really the only high speed internet in our neighborhood, no DSL. Satellite (Dish and Direct TV are not real good in our hollow. If I had an internet alternative, I'd probably go to streaming TV as a much cheaper option since I already have Amazon Prime.
Summary: my choices are limited. For camp, oddly enough, I can get DSL, and speeds have improved, so I will drop Direct TV and use Consolidated for Telephone and Internet with streaming TV. |
04-14-2019, 02:27 PM | #3 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
Quote:
UPDATE: Checked with Comcast but do not have service in my area. |
|
04-14-2019, 02:46 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 815
Thanks: 113
Thanked 193 Times in 126 Posts
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Outdoorsman For This Useful Post: | ||
shifthappens (04-14-2019) |
04-14-2019, 02:53 PM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
Quote:
|
|
Sponsored Links |
|
04-14-2019, 03:39 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Tilton/Paugus Bay
Posts: 234
Thanks: 13
Thanked 61 Times in 43 Posts
|
If you already have good internet, you do not need a landline or cable tv.
For phone, look into a VoiP if you do not have good cell coverage. Do some reading up on VoiP phones. I used an OBtalk at my old condo and it is a small box you purchase/own and can reroute onto Google Voice. For TV, Roku, Amazon Prime, Youtube TV, Hulu all over the Internet. With Youtube TV you even get local content. |
04-14-2019, 03:47 PM | #7 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
Quote:
|
|
04-15-2019, 06:37 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Laconia NH
Posts: 5,509
Thanks: 3,116
Thanked 1,089 Times in 783 Posts
|
Belmont, Laconia, Gilford area
I did a price comparrision between AB, Comcast and Spectrum after the teaser deals. (Standard rates in Belmont. Comcast in Rochester)
Atlantic Broadband Comcast Spectrum Basic TV 35.95 30.00 23.89 Internet 60.95 79.99 65.99 (100/10) DTA 6.99 - 6.50 Comcast do not have DTA, you need to rent a DVR box. I buy my own modem. Refurbished on Amazon for about $50 My cell phone is my landline. I use X-Linx to connect to house phone jack. Can't justify a DVR or Tivo when all movies, TV shows, news are available on line. I use ccloud.tv for my tv subscription and Netflix/Amazon Prime on Roku for movies. If your 55+ Verizon has an unlimited package of $40 a line.
__________________
Someday may never be an actual day. |
The Following User Says Thank You to BroadHopper For This Useful Post: | ||
Descant (04-15-2019) |
04-15-2019, 06:50 AM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
Quote:
|
|
04-15-2019, 07:15 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilmanton, NH
Posts: 754
Thanks: 136
Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts
|
Have you checked with ABB to see if you can get any of the promotional bundles (since you only have internet with them)? Maybe worth a shot. 2 year price lock with contract.
I got the ABB TiVo Ultimate bundle for $149 (after taxes and fees and a couple of additional boxes, around $190). Includes 250 channels (HBO, etc.), unlimited land line and 250 Mpbs Wi-Fi (been clocking around 200). The basic bundle (100 Mpbs Wi-Fi, land line and 60 channels) is around $60 plus taxes and fees. So far, happy with the service (seems a little bit better than the old Metrocast). Time will tell. Maybe when my contract is up, Comcast will be in the area - a little competition never hurts. |
04-15-2019, 07:39 AM | #11 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
Quote:
|
|
04-15-2019, 10:51 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilmanton, NH
Posts: 754
Thanks: 136
Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts
|
Good luck. I think it all depends on who you get on the phone.
|
04-15-2019, 10:55 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Usa
Posts: 101
Thanks: 16
Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts
|
I've talked to 4 different sales rep at ABB and no break. After equip rental cost is more than the 3 providers I already have. Looks like I'll have to stay with what I have unless Dish raises my rate after my 2 year contract is up in July.
|
Bookmarks |
|
|