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Old 05-16-2015, 03:12 PM
 
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About to sign on for Uverse for internet & TV. They offer the new fiber optic gigapower in my area. Is it worth getting? What differences will I see vs their regular 45mbs internet & TV.
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Old 05-18-2015, 11:09 AM
 
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Were is being offered? My understanding is that Gigapower very limited now, essentially a few apartment buildings.
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Old 05-18-2015, 11:18 AM
 
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Interestingly, I just checked our address again, and GigaPower is now available...we're near Reedy Creek and Maynard in Cary. They dug up the yard a few months ago, but as of a couple weeks ago they were still showing 18 Mbps as the fastest option for my address.

No notice from them that it's now available...you'd think they'd be pushing it.
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Old 05-18-2015, 11:44 AM
 
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About to sign on for Uverse for internet & TV. They offer the new fiber optic gigapower in my area. Is it worth getting? What differences will I see vs their regular 45mbs internet & TV.
Well it will certainly be faster. The question is whether your activities are the type where that speed is going to be very noticeable.
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Old 05-18-2015, 12:24 PM
 
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About to sign on for Uverse for internet & TV. They offer the new fiber optic gigapower in my area. Is it worth getting? What differences will I see vs their regular 45mbs internet & TV.
What's the monthly price difference between 45 Mbps service and the 1,000 Mbps service?
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Old 05-18-2015, 12:25 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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What's the monthly price difference between 45 Mbps service and the 1,000 Mbps service?

With and without packet sniffing.
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Old 05-18-2015, 12:34 PM
 
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What's the monthly price difference between 45 Mbps service and the 1,000 Mbps service?
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With and without packet sniffing.
Are you saying that the two service levels cost the same, and that people giving up web browsing privacy just get upgraded from 45/6 to 1000/1000?
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Old 05-18-2015, 12:36 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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Are you saying that the two service levels cost the same, and that people giving up web browsing privacy just get upgraded from 45/6 to 1000/1000?
My understanding, and I could be in error, is that privacy is about an 85% upcharge option on UVerse Gigapower.
It has to be true. I read it on CD!

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Old 05-18-2015, 12:40 PM
 
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For us, GigaPower is $70/month if you would like your packets sniffed (1-year commitment and 3-year price lock). Free install and no monthly equipment fee.

If you prefer no sniffing, you have to pony up $99/month plus an extra $7/month equipment fee. Plus $99 installation and no price guarantees or commitments.


The promo deal for 45 Mbps Internet is $65/month with a 1-year commitment. Plus equipment fees and install.
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Old 05-18-2015, 01:00 PM
 
Location: Cary, NC
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For us, GigaPower is $70/month if you would like your packets sniffed (1-year commitment and 3-year price lock). Free install and no monthly equipment fee.

If you prefer no sniffing, you have to pony up $99/month plus an extra $7/month equipment fee. Plus $99 installation and no price guarantees or commitments.


The promo deal for 45 Mbps Internet is $65/month with a 1-year commitment. Plus equipment fees and install.

Well, that is better than an 85% upcharge, albeit, I wonder how much they will goose you in Year 2 for continuing the privilege of not being sniffed.
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