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Benny The Jet

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Jun 26, 2014 10:59 AM
Looking for a new cable service provider. Doesn't matter if it's satellite/cable. What are your recommendations? Any that you've used to stay away from? We had just been using Netflix and no cable, but looking to upgrade.
Jun 26, 2014 10:59am
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like_that

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Jun 26, 2014 11:09 AM
Inb4 gut.
Jun 26, 2014 11:09am
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Automatik

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Jun 26, 2014 11:16 AM
Verizon is great.
Jun 26, 2014 11:16am
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Laley23

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Jun 26, 2014 11:29 AM
Ive had experience with DirecTV, U-Verse, Buckeye Cable and TWC.

U-Verse has been my favorite and the best, imo. I would probably prefer DirecTV, as I would buy all the packages for sports and be in heaven, but its at my cottage (no cable to be run, obviously) so we am not up there enough to pay for them. So its just basic. If you love sports, DirecTV is the best there is for everything, but it can get pricey.
Jun 26, 2014 11:29am
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Kosh B'Gosh

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Jun 26, 2014 4:51 PM
I went with Dish Network 3 months ago. Best decision I've made. If you want to go Dish, I can give you a code that'll give both of us a $50 card.

I've had TWC and Cox Cable before, but they are much more expensive and lesser quality than Dish has been. I've got three boxes, more channels, DVR, and internet for cheaper than I've ever had just basic cable and internet.

Sports are great for Dish too, if it matters, they have the SEC Network and DirecTV doesn't. Doesn't matter to me, but my in-laws may drop DirecTV so they can have the SEC Network. Only thing I know good about DirecTV is their NFL package, which is good for 16 weeks a year.
Jun 26, 2014 4:51pm
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ts1227

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Jun 27, 2014 8:09 AM
I've had the best luck with Uverse so far. Promo deals for the first 1-2 years are pretty good too. If you go Uverse PM me, we would each get a $25 promo card to put toward bills or other ATT services for each service you sign up for (so 50 for tv and internet)

My parents have had Dish for 9 years now, I don't mind it but prefer Uverse

Fuck TWC
Jun 27, 2014 8:09am
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sportchampps

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Jun 27, 2014 9:38 AM
Another vote for uverse. They will probably cost about 10-15 bucks more a month but they also give you like $250 in visa gift cards if you sign up for internet and cable. If uverse isn't available wow isn't bad either.
Jun 27, 2014 9:38am
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vball10set

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Jun 27, 2014 11:33 AM
I don't like TWC, but not a fan of ATT either...maybe it's because I'm spoiled by Buckeye???
Jun 27, 2014 11:33am
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Jun 27, 2014 11:56 AM
Uverse > Twc. All I've had besides comcast which is ok.
Jun 27, 2014 11:56am
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Iliketurtles

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Jun 27, 2014 12:07 PM
I have WOW! and it's alright. It doesn't have watchespn which sucks. I just use my inlaws uverse account for it though.

Out of all the things people I know have I'd say UVerse probably get the best reviews.
Jun 27, 2014 12:07pm
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slingshot4ever

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Jun 29, 2014 7:00 AM
vball10set;1630941 wrote:I don't like TWC, but not a fan of ATT either...maybe it's because I'm spoiled by Buckeye???
So you enjoy them overpricing you and not having NBC since January? Gotcha. As soon as AT&T uverse comes to Perrysburg I am switching. Regional cable companies have no power anymore.
Jun 29, 2014 7:00am
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Benny The Jet

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Jun 29, 2014 9:53 AM
Checked into AT&T, they don't have service in my area.
Jun 29, 2014 9:53am
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Laley23

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Jun 29, 2014 3:47 PM
slingshot4ever;1631331 wrote:So you enjoy them overpricing you and not having NBC since January? Gotcha. As soon as AT&T uverse comes to Perrysburg I am switching. Regional cable companies have no power anymore.
Their service is top notch, but they simply cannot compete pricing wise. It's sad because I think people want to support the local company, but not at the price of $30-$50 more per month and terrible
promotions.

No NBC has cost them a lot of customers. I'm all behind them in the fight cause they are correct on the matter (legally speaking), but they have no power in the argument. They needed to
cave in yesterday.
Jun 29, 2014 3:47pm
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Kosh B'Gosh

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Jun 29, 2014 7:01 PM
Out of curiosity, how long will AT&T Uverse last when the AT&T purchase of DirecTV goes through? I never heard.
Jun 29, 2014 7:01pm
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vball10set

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Jun 30, 2014 9:29 AM
Laley23;1631378 wrote:Their service is top notch, but they simply cannot compete pricing wise. It's sad because I think people want to support the local company, but not at the price of $30-$50 more per month and terrible
promotions.

No NBC has cost them a lot of customers. I'm all behind them in the fight cause they are correct on the matter (legally speaking), but they have no power in the argument. They needed to
cave in yesterday.
Good post, and you make valid points. However, I'll continue to use them, as their COS is second to none (I hear horror stories about ATT & TW constantly)...and yes, the NBC thing is ridiculous and needs to get settled.
Jun 30, 2014 9:29am
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thavoice

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Jun 30, 2014 10:09 AM
Just get rid of it all together.

I did that this spring. A couple of days it was a bit odd, mostly just out of the habit of turning the TV on when you are home, but after a couple of days I dont even miss it and get much more shit done!
Jun 30, 2014 10:09am
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Gblock

Jun 30, 2014 11:06 AM
Direct tv gets my vote. Dvr lets u tape a ton of shows at once and also nfl ticket
Jun 30, 2014 11:06am
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Jun 30, 2014 11:26 AM
Dish with super Joey ftw. You can get redzone channel which if you live in your teams coverage area is the only thing worth having on Sunday ticket for $6 a month.
Jun 30, 2014 11:26am