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Lee3691 · 02-17-2011, 03:05 PM

Moving in the near future and want people's opinions on pros and cons of each service.

atrippingbillie · 02-17-2011, 03:34 PM

U-verse is the shit

stgeorg3 · 07-12-2011, 04:39 AM

Bumping this thread.

The wife and I are moving into our new digs with a few weeks - wanted to know people's thoughts of Comcast versus UVerse. Does anyone know if there is a contract involved for Uverse?

Thanks!

Doors Allan Coe · 07-12-2011, 05:15 AM

I have U -verse I like it a lot.

mr. testaverde · 07-12-2011, 05:17 AM

my parents had u-verse at their place in CT before moving to NC and being forced to go with time warner. my dad constantly talks about how much he misses u-verse. whenever i was at their place, i liked u-verse way better than comcast, i wish it was available where i am

edit: post #5000

symbian · 07-12-2011, 06:03 AM

Been a DirectV subscriber for 10+ years. Love it. if you go that way, Ill give you my account number so we both get a $100 credit

ComeNFrmTheCold · 07-12-2011, 07:34 AM

Uverse shits all over Time Warner Cable. I've had Uverse for like 2 months now after 5+ years of terrible overpriced service from Time Warner Cable. Also my parents used to have DirectTV and I hated that as well. So yeah, I'd say Uverse by and large.

AJF_41 · 07-12-2011, 07:42 AM

what's u-verse?

clearly i'm not a hipster.

ComeNFrmTheCold · 07-12-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJF_41

what's u-verse?

clearly i'm not a hipster.

AT&T's service...

Lee3691 · 07-12-2011, 08:29 AM

We stayed with Comcast, but didn't extend our contract.
We like the On Demand which Comcast had, U-Verse I believe has, but DirecTV/Dish do not
When we buy a new TV in a few months, I think I am going over to U-Verse - the DVR controls on Comcast are horrible, very non responsive - I keep fast forwarding/reversing, always missing my spots.

btwang88 · 07-12-2011, 08:38 AM

I had U-verse my senior year of college, and loved it. Now I'm back in Philly, where Comcast is king, and it sucks. I miss u-verse a lot. Go with u-verse, it's miles better than comcast (and from what I hear, also a lot better than time warner).

TheLastStop123 · 10-21-2014, 01:44 PM

Looking at Time Warner vs. UVerse for my new apartment, and I see this thread is fairly old with responses. Does anyone currently have ATT U-Verse and can they vouch for it? Time Warner charges an arm and a leg for cable/internet and UVerse seems to have some really good deals. But I'm worrisome of some of the terrible reviews it has gotten recently via my google search.

**Arby** · 10-21-2014, 01:51 PM

I have Uverse. Its ok - not terrible, not great.

The TV service is solid, no complaints on that. They are not going to have as large of a On Demand selection as Comcast or probably even TW, but that was never an issue for me.

The meh part is the internet. It can get fairly slow at peak hours. Not "netflix is completely unwatchable" slow or anything, but definitely noticeable. I am signed up for 24 mbps internet and I usually hover around 10 in actuality. I have seen it as low as 3-4 though.

TheLastStop123 · 10-21-2014, 01:56 PM

Yeah the Internet is honestly my main concern. I download a lot of shows after the fact and would like to have optimized downloading times. I just refuse to pay TW $80 for basic cable and a decent Internet speed. With Uverse's package you seem to get way more channels and a better price. Just worried about that internet speed. Thanks for the feedback!

Lee3691 · 10-21-2014, 02:04 PM

I agree with Arby - internet is slower, on demand is less, but the DVR is great, and so is the picture.

Rodey · 10-21-2014, 02:06 PM

I looked into Uverse but saw that the Internet speeds looked really slow.

I'd love to just have Internet, but sports is my deal breaker, so I fork out for cable. Not sure how long I'll do it though.

mja271 · 10-21-2014, 02:39 PM

I've got Uverse and really like it. Internet has always been solid and the cable is reliable as well

defcon · 10-21-2014, 02:54 PM

Dish for TV (lowest priced basic tier, even cheaper than most basic cable, plus you get like 60 channels), Charter (cable) Ultra 100 for internet. UVerse is too pricey for what they offer plus fuck contracts, deal breaker.

neumdogg · 10-21-2014, 03:40 PM

Weird. I have never had any problems with my U-verse internet. I watch a lot of Netflix and VUDU.

The ONLY think I don't like about uverse is that I don't get the Dodger channel, but that is TWC's fault.

rustysurf83 · 10-21-2014, 04:02 PM

DirecTV is the best, just expensive as shit.

Rodey · 10-21-2014, 05:08 PM

Do apps like WatchESPN have any restrictions? Like would I be able to watch every game that's on regular ESPN and ESPN2?

Thinking about maybe just using my parents' DirecTV log in to use that for sports, ditching cable and getting a good digital antenna for local shit.

crashintonickdm · 10-21-2014, 07:20 PM

directv is incredible #NFLsundayticket

**ExistenceNow** · 10-21-2014, 07:53 PM

Love DirecTv.

Still have to have TWC for internet, but the second Google Fiber is up and running in my neighborhood, I will be done with them forever.

unccrombie · 10-22-2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodey

Do apps like WatchESPN have any restrictions? Like would I be able to watch every game that's on regular ESPN and ESPN2?

Thinking about maybe just using my parents' DirecTV log in to use that for sports, ditching cable and getting a good digital antenna for local shit.

http://espn.go.com/watchespn/faq

some streaming apps don't support Direct TV log ins. Though that'll probably change with the ATT merger in a year

**ExistenceNow** · 10-22-2014, 08:54 AM

I am unable to use WatchESPN with my DirecTV account. DirecTV isn't even an option when selecting your provider when logging in.

I have to use a friends TWC login to use it.

02-17-2011, 03:34 PM	#2
atrippingbillie gardt Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,074 Shows Seen: 5 DMB Hub Stubs: 4 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable U-verse is the shit __________________ Not gonna put to much thought into this

07-12-2011, 04:39 AM	#3
stgeorg3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 77 Shows Seen: 9 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Bumping this thread. The wife and I are moving into our new digs with a few weeks - wanted to know people's thoughts of Comcast versus UVerse. Does anyone know if there is a contract involved for Uverse? Thanks!

07-12-2011, 05:15 AM	#4
Doors Allan Coe The Whiskey Bastard Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT Posts: 6,036 Shows Seen: 27 DMB Hub Stubs: 9 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I have U -verse I like it a lot. __________________ I've gambled down in Shreveport, gambled down in Spain. I won my first wife shootin dice, but I lost her in a poker game.

07-12-2011, 06:03 AM	#6
symbian rest your weary head Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: wake forest nc Posts: 3,221 Shows Seen: 54 DMB Hub Stubs: 20 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Been a DirectV subscriber for 10+ years. Love it. if you go that way, Ill give you my account number so we both get a $100 credit

07-12-2011, 07:34 AM	#7
ComeNFrmTheCold Part XV: Celebrate! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oxford Posts: 6,149 Shows Seen: 11 DMB Hub Stubs: 7 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Uverse shits all over Time Warner Cable. I've had Uverse for like 2 months now after 5+ years of terrible overpriced service from Time Warner Cable. Also my parents used to have DirectTV and I hated that as well. So yeah, I'd say Uverse by and large. __________________ -JB: Face \| LastFM \|Rate Your Music

07-12-2011, 05:17 AM	#5
mr. testaverde King of Prussia Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: location location Posts: 15,616 Shows Seen: 58 DMB Hub Stubs: 25 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable my parents had u-verse at their place in CT before moving to NC and being forced to go with time warner. my dad constantly talks about how much he misses u-verse. whenever i was at their place, i liked u-verse way better than comcast, i wish it was available where i am edit: post #5000 __________________ Mmm boy that Hennigans goes down smooth. And afterwards you don't even smell.

07-12-2011, 07:42 AM	#8
AJF_41 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 64,251 Shows Seen: 27 DMB Hub Stubs: 10 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable what's u-verse? clearly i'm not a hipster. __________________ the feeling returns, whenever we close our eyes... growing vinyl collection: https://www.discogs.com/user/AJF_41/collection/covers

07-12-2011, 08:38 AM	#11
btwang88 Greatest Album Ever Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 507 Shows Seen: 15 DMB Hub Stubs: 8 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I had U-verse my senior year of college, and loved it. Now I'm back in Philly, where Comcast is king, and it sucks. I miss u-verse a lot. Go with u-verse, it's miles better than comcast (and from what I hear, also a lot better than time warner). __________________ We're just going to be casual tonight; we're doing our little Eric Clapton little thing. Our little Eric quiet thing. Although admittedly I'm no fucking Eric Clapton. But then Eric Clapton's no fucking David Matthews. " - DJM 2/17/96

10-21-2014, 01:51 PM	#13
Arby We Have The Meats Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 89,484 Shows Seen: 24 DMB Hub Stubs: 12 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I have Uverse. Its ok - not terrible, not great. The TV service is solid, no complaints on that. They are not going to have as large of a On Demand selection as Comcast or probably even TW, but that was never an issue for me. The meh part is the internet. It can get fairly slow at peak hours. Not "netflix is completely unwatchable" slow or anything, but definitely noticeable. I am signed up for 24 mbps internet and I usually hover around 10 in actuality. I have seen it as low as 3-4 though. __________________ -Arby

10-21-2014, 02:04 PM	#15
Lee3691 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Californian in Texas Posts: 45,758 Shows Seen: 129 DMB Hub Stubs: 30 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I agree with Arby - internet is slower, on demand is less, but the DVR is great, and so is the picture.

10-21-2014, 02:06 PM	#16
Rodey Fiesta, Forever Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 85,222 Shows Seen: 16 DMB Hub Stubs: 10 My Tour Central Stats	I looked into Uverse but saw that the Internet speeds looked really slow. I'd love to just have Internet, but sports is my deal breaker, so I fork out for cable. Not sure how long I'll do it though. __________________ Jordan "I'll tell you what: I'm never eating at Benihana again. I don't care whose birthday it is."

10-21-2014, 02:39 PM	#17
mja271 Big Mike Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Posts: 10,024 Shows Seen: 24 DMB Hub Stubs: 14 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I've got Uverse and really like it. Internet has always been solid and the cable is reliable as well __________________ Walkin' in my old man shoes with my scientist heart Got a fever and a beeker and a shot in the dark I need a Cadillac ride, I need a soft summer night Say a prayer for my soul señorita

10-21-2014, 02:54 PM	#18
defcon :rattled Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida, Man Posts: 15,360 Shows Seen: 14 DMB Hub Stubs: 6 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Dish for TV (lowest priced basic tier, even cheaper than most basic cable, plus you get like 60 channels), Charter (cable) Ultra 100 for internet. UVerse is too pricey for what they offer plus fuck contracts, deal breaker. __________________ {Chris}

10-21-2014, 03:40 PM	#19
neumdogg Happy birthday, Paulie! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 46,243 Shows Seen: 69 DMB Hub Stubs: 18 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Weird. I have never had any problems with my U-verse internet. I watch a lot of Netflix and VUDU. The ONLY think I don't like about uverse is that I don't get the Dodger channel, but that is TWC's fault.

10-21-2014, 04:02 PM	#20
rustysurf83 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 4,942 Shows Seen: 38 DMB Hub Stubs: 14 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable DirecTV is the best, just expensive as shit.

10-21-2014, 05:08 PM	#21
Rodey Fiesta, Forever Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 85,222 Shows Seen: 16 DMB Hub Stubs: 10 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Do apps like WatchESPN have any restrictions? Like would I be able to watch every game that's on regular ESPN and ESPN2? Thinking about maybe just using my parents' DirecTV log in to use that for sports, ditching cable and getting a good digital antenna for local shit. __________________ Jordan "I'll tell you what: I'm never eating at Benihana again. I don't care whose birthday it is."

10-21-2014, 07:20 PM	#22
crashintonickdm Watching the wheels Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ Posts: 74,131 Shows Seen: 81 DMB Hub Stubs: 27 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable directv is incredible #NFLsundayticket __________________ -Nick https://www.instagram.com/vinylspinnerlp/

10-21-2014, 07:53 PM	#23
ExistenceNow AM.org Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 89,709 Shows Seen: 117 DMB Hub Stubs: 30 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable Love DirecTv. Still have to have TWC for internet, but the second Google Fiber is up and running in my neighborhood, I will be done with them forever. __________________ -Matthew Dallas Tailgate Map

10-22-2014, 08:54 AM	#25
ExistenceNow AM.org Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 89,709 Shows Seen: 117 DMB Hub Stubs: 30 My Tour Central Stats	Re: Uverse vs Satellite vs Cable I am unable to use WatchESPN with my DirecTV account. DirecTV isn't even an option when selecting your provider when logging in. I have to use a friends TWC login to use it. __________________ -Matthew Dallas Tailgate Map Last edited by ExistenceNow; 10-22-2014 at 08:55 AM.

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