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After reading TV/Internet threads...I think I need more help than I thought...Arghhhh
Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:21 pm
Ok, so I was looking for a thread to ask a few simple questions, but after reading them, I think I'm totally hosing myself with what I have. Thanks in advance for the help y'all.
I have ATT UVerse, not Fiber, but I am getting advertisements for it to be an option. I will look into if the board conscious is it.
I just ran the speed on my MacBook using both: ATT.net version and Ookla's Speedtest website. Got the following, roughly the same, which is what I'm really concerned about paying way to much.
via ATT.net (Tested on 5/21/2019, 3:25:48 PM)
Download Speed: 28.1 Mbps (3512.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 5.37 Mbps (671.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 51 ms
via Ookla Speedtest
PING - ms: 22
DOWNLOAD - Mbps: 28.86
UPLOAD - Mbps: 4.55
Questions/Comments:
1. Could my low speeds be due to old wiring? Hasn't been updated in ages, so possible...I guess
2. If so, whats the best way to do this, and what kind of wiring should I be asking about?
3. I live alone, so speeds didn't seem bad to me, but I don't want to be paying more for less
4. My options seem to be regular UVerse, Fiber UVerse, and Spectrum
- I've had my current set-up for over 10 yrs now
- I have 3 boxes, including the main box
- I have the ATT provided router, so not sure if I'm able to switch that out and/or if it will help at all...what should I get if so?
- How is Spectrum compared to UVerse when it comes to TV? I.e. the guide (I hate my parents DirectTV guide), channels, DVIR (which I use a lot), remote, etc
- Is there a different speed on my computer vs the what is going to the TV, and that is what is advertised?
How much I pay:
Uverse TV/Video - $148 (~total including taxes, etc)
- U300 includes HBO/Starz/Showtime
- $119 for the service itself
- Includes $10 for the HD Tech Fee, which drives me nuts that I'm paying for this still
- Includes $20 for the 2 extra boxes
Internet: $42 (~total including taxes, etc)
~Total: $190/month for both TV/Internet
Anything I should/could do here?
Not sure if I'm missing anything that would help, but let me know. Thanks.
I have ATT UVerse, not Fiber, but I am getting advertisements for it to be an option. I will look into if the board conscious is it.
I just ran the speed on my MacBook using both: ATT.net version and Ookla's Speedtest website. Got the following, roughly the same, which is what I'm really concerned about paying way to much.
via ATT.net (Tested on 5/21/2019, 3:25:48 PM)
Download Speed: 28.1 Mbps (3512.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 5.37 Mbps (671.3 KB/sec transfer rate)
Latency: 51 ms
via Ookla Speedtest
PING - ms: 22
DOWNLOAD - Mbps: 28.86
UPLOAD - Mbps: 4.55
Questions/Comments:
1. Could my low speeds be due to old wiring? Hasn't been updated in ages, so possible...I guess
2. If so, whats the best way to do this, and what kind of wiring should I be asking about?
3. I live alone, so speeds didn't seem bad to me, but I don't want to be paying more for less
4. My options seem to be regular UVerse, Fiber UVerse, and Spectrum
- I've had my current set-up for over 10 yrs now
- I have 3 boxes, including the main box
- I have the ATT provided router, so not sure if I'm able to switch that out and/or if it will help at all...what should I get if so?
- How is Spectrum compared to UVerse when it comes to TV? I.e. the guide (I hate my parents DirectTV guide), channels, DVIR (which I use a lot), remote, etc
- Is there a different speed on my computer vs the what is going to the TV, and that is what is advertised?
How much I pay:
Uverse TV/Video - $148 (~total including taxes, etc)
- U300 includes HBO/Starz/Showtime
- $119 for the service itself
- Includes $10 for the HD Tech Fee, which drives me nuts that I'm paying for this still
- Includes $20 for the 2 extra boxes
Internet: $42 (~total including taxes, etc)
~Total: $190/month for both TV/Internet
Anything I should/could do here?
Not sure if I'm missing anything that would help, but let me know. Thanks.
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Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:29 pm to TOSOV
No issues with your wiring. You’re not at speeds where wiring will really matter all that much. If wiring were an issue, you could simply go wireless without much issue.
Your internet price is fine.
Your TV price is pretty high. Since you’ve been with them for so long, you’re not getting the best rates or any promotions. I’d definitely call them and talk about your options and explore the fact that you’re looking elsewhere.
I have ATT because there are no other options. I can’t convince Charter/Spectrum to quote us to bring service to our area. If they would, I’d switch in a second. But that’s primarily based on price and speed available. I’m maxed out at 10/1 with ATT. And only TV available is Satellite.
Your internet price is fine.
Your TV price is pretty high. Since you’ve been with them for so long, you’re not getting the best rates or any promotions. I’d definitely call them and talk about your options and explore the fact that you’re looking elsewhere.
I have ATT because there are no other options. I can’t convince Charter/Spectrum to quote us to bring service to our area. If they would, I’d switch in a second. But that’s primarily based on price and speed available. I’m maxed out at 10/1 with ATT. And only TV available is Satellite.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:41 pm to TOSOV
I had a similar setup.
U-Verse at 28 MB is about the best you're going to get unless fiber is available.
Drop the TV package and the "Tech Fee" and extra boxes.
Subscribe to Playstation Vue.
I Have the "Elite" package which is $60.
I still have 1 main box because the bundle discount with TV\Internet\phone is cheaper than without basic TV service. I think I pay $10 for the Basic U-Verse TV. Send the other boxes back and use a streaming box like an AppleTV or Roku.
If you have these already, great - if not, you will have to put one on each TV - but at least it's just the one time cost, not a monthly rental fee for the box.
There is a list of compatible devices on their website.
PS Vue
That will save you almost $100 a month.
U-Verse at 28 MB is about the best you're going to get unless fiber is available.
Drop the TV package and the "Tech Fee" and extra boxes.
Subscribe to Playstation Vue.
I Have the "Elite" package which is $60.
I still have 1 main box because the bundle discount with TV\Internet\phone is cheaper than without basic TV service. I think I pay $10 for the Basic U-Verse TV. Send the other boxes back and use a streaming box like an AppleTV or Roku.
If you have these already, great - if not, you will have to put one on each TV - but at least it's just the one time cost, not a monthly rental fee for the box.
There is a list of compatible devices on their website.
PS Vue
That will save you almost $100 a month.
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:41 pm to TOSOV
what speeds to you pay for? With UVerse, which is still DSL I think, isn't it? the further you are away from the main node the slower your speeds max out. You could be paying for 100 Mbps and only able to get 30 because you're too far out.
Your modem could be too old and slowing things down, check and see if it's at least a DOCSIS 3.0 2.0 I think tops out at 28 or 30 Mbps.
There's a lot of different things that could be going on but Uverse is typically shite for internet service (imo). I actually like Spectrum, but I'm in Birmingham and have never had any issues with them.
Your modem could be too old and slowing things down, check and see if it's at least a DOCSIS 3.0 2.0 I think tops out at 28 or 30 Mbps.
There's a lot of different things that could be going on but Uverse is typically shite for internet service (imo). I actually like Spectrum, but I'm in Birmingham and have never had any issues with them.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 4:59 pm to TOSOV
I think the bandwidth speed is probably right for uverse..
Posted on 5/21/19 at 8:37 pm to TOSOV
I have internet with DirecTV and ATT only charges me $41/month. DirecTV tends to be noticeably cheaper than their uverse offering and the HD quality is much better on DirecTV.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 2:29 pm to TOSOV
What's the speed package for your internet? Are you contracted for a certain speed (ie: 25Mb) or is it that you could get "up to xxMb"?
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