What's the best value in Phone, internet and Cable (Raleigh: renters, house)

[ftgjr]

We are moving down to Apex from Long Island and renting a house in the Waterford Green Subdivision. What is the best value for phone, internet and cable tv? We can't put a dish on the house, so Direct TV and Dish network is out of the question.

I also want to establish a business line. Up here, we are paying $129 for 2 phone lines, internet and cable through Optimum. Are there any bundle packages like that in that area?

[CHTransplant]

Originally Posted by ftgjr

We can't put a dish on the house, so Direct TV and Dish network is out of the question.

Can't they be mounted on a pole? FCC regulations tend to ban many restrictions on the use of satellite dishes in rental properties and elsewhere (e.g., restrictive covenants that purport to ban them).

[daveraleigh]

check with Time Warner....or AT&T U-Verse to see if its available where you'll be renting...

[adlnc07]

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

Can't they be mounted on a pole? FCC regulations tend to ban many restrictions on the use of satellite dishes in rental properties and elsewhere (e.g., restrictive covenants that purport to ban them).

I have my Directv dish mounted on a pole - it's not the "optimum" installation but they will do it if necessary (i.e. you aren't allowed to attach anything to the house because you are a renter). The OP would just need to figure out which direction the satellite is, to see where the pole would need to be located. Frankly, I'd give that a try before going with TWC.

[JackieRTP]

I have seen this advertised on TV for Time Warner business class service. Time Warner Cable Business Class | Carolinas They were offering a special for phone and internet for businesses. Have no personal experience with them. Try giving them a call to see what deal they can offer you.

[Grizzmeister]

Time Warner for high-speed Internet and TV and the Magic Jack to supplement your cell phone. TW can be a little pricey but they offer the best broadband for renters and the Magic Jack only cost $20 to $30 a year for unlimited local and long distance.

It's sad but none of the local telephone carriers in the Raleigh area offer fiber-to-the-premises like Verizon does up north with their revolutionary Fios service.

[joey2000]

Originally Posted by daveraleigh

check with Time Warner...

I have TW for internet - they didn't show when they were supposed to and screwed up my installation. Twice. FWIW

[North_Raleigh_Guy]

I recently cut through my time warner cable line in my yard by accident while planting a shrub.

Time warner came out the next morning and spliced a new line to reconnect my cable to my house. They were back 5 days later to burry an entirely new line. They did a pretty good job and didn't have to disturb my lawn too badly to burry the new line.

Best part, it was my mistake .... but they fixed it for free.

[lottamoxie]

Best value for phone: VoIP through Viatalk.com

Best value for cell phone: Tracfone Prepaid Wireless

Best value for TV: Satellite if you can get it, otherwise I guess TW

Best value for high speed Internet: I think RoadRunner is still the best overall value but I haven't done much searching for other service. DSL, IMHO, can be a bit dicey.

[ftgjr]

I did some further research into Time Warner and found that I can get all three services for $89.00 a month. Their package that they advertise is $124.95 but if you are willing to deal with a few less channels and a tad slower internet, you can make do.

They also offer a 3 month deal at $94.95 for the same features as the $124.95 package, but I don't know what they will charge you after the 3 months is over.