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I know this has been discussed in the past. Everyone I talk to has a different answer--so obviously you have to negotiate to get a good deal.
I currently have Cablevision Triple Play--phone, Internet and Cable and Pay 158.00 per month roughly.
I have no DVRs, one cable box and no HGTV--and no interested in it as I have an old Panasonic CRT. When I look at HDTVs I am not impressed--everything is washed out, for example black people look white. This is besides the point.
Can I get cable, phone and Internet from Verizon Fios for $100m per month for at least a year. People tell me they have it--but when I call they say it's impossible.
I just signed up yesterday. I have Comcast, not Cablevision, and I don't want any premium channels. Comcast is currently $129 a month. The FIOS deal was $89.99 but with taxes/fees the monthly amount will be $105. I'll take the $24/month savings. I don't watch that much TV and it pisses me off that it costs so much. Oh, and they're promising a $300 Visa Card.
I just signed up yesterday. I have Comcast, not Cablevision, and I don't want any premium channels. Comcast is currently $129 a month. The FIOS deal was $89.99 but with taxes/fees the monthly amount will be $105. I'll take the $24/month savings. I don't watch that much TV and it pisses me off that it costs so much. Oh, and they're promising a $300 Visa Card.
Thanks I barely watch TV too--it's mostly trash. And I don't have any premium channels either.
Thanks I barely watch TV too--it's mostly trash. And I don't have any premium channels either.
It sounds like you may not even need to get the TV service... is there enough available to you via internet/streaming? Or there have been several threads on here about just connecting TV via antenna which can work for many depending on location.
It sounds like you may not even need to get the TV service... is there enough available to you via internet/streaming? Or there have been several threads on here about just connecting TV via antenna which can work for many depending on location.
That would be too complicated for me--I just need simple things. Thanks for advice.
Last edited by johnfrisco; 08-12-2013 at 08:17 PM..
FYI if you don't watch much TV, depending on your location, you can put up a DTV antenna and get maybe 40 to 60 channels of TV the way it's supposed to be. You pay no one.
You could send yourself a bill if you want to.
I know quite a few "traditional" TV watchers that wouldn't think of paying anyone for their TV channels.
A few websites online that will give you an estimate of the channels you can get, but keep in mind many single digital channels are split into 2,3, 4 or more individual program channels. All free over-the-air.
Even with cable or satellite 95% of the stuff we watch is available free and in better definition quality.
That would be too complicated for me--I just need simple things. Thanks for advice.
OK, it's up to you. But you started a thread because the pricing plans and true costs were too complicated for you to understand or believe.... there is no more "simple" solution than an antenna.
I switched from Comcast to FiOS almost 3 years ago. My double play (basic cable and internet) was around $125 for a couple of years, then they jacked it up to about $135. I went with FiOS, which offered me $64/mo for TV and internet for one year (after taxes/fees it was in the $80s). I expected the rate to jump up to at least what I was paying Comcast after that year, but it only went up to $105. I think even now it's still under $120. Still ridiculous considering what you get, but still at least $15/month cheaper than cable.
I know this has been discussed in the past. Everyone I talk to has a different answer--so obviously you have to negotiate to get a good deal.
I currently have Cablevision Triple Play--phone, Internet and Cable and Pay 158.00 per month roughly.
I have no DVRs, one cable box and no HGTV--and no interested in it as I have an old Panasonic CRT. When I look at HDTVs I am not impressed--everything is washed out, for example black people look white. This is besides the point.
Can I get cable, phone and Internet from Verizon Fios for $100m per month for at least a year. People tell me they have it--but when I call they say it's impossible.
So what's the real deal here?
Thanks!
you can get that sort of pricing through a promotion, but that doesn't include the monthly fee for the box ($5 maybe?) and the taxes. so figure to add about $10-$15 to the price, i think.
I'd argue it's not worth switching since you do not have HDTV unless you get a better price. The internet is nicer, but i don't know that i would switch for just that reason. Normally, I would highly recommend FiOS above all else.
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