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CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

The rules don't always apply. Your experiences is not everyone's.

Like I said, I have been a comcast customer since 1998 in three different states, and never had a problem with customer service. Oh, and if you knew where I worked you'd understand how ridiculous of a statement it must be for me to make.

lol if im reading between the lines properly, you work for verizon or comcast...

this may help... do you work at the corp/regional level or for corporate?

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

lol if im reading between the lines properly, you work for verizon or comcast...

this may help... do you work at the corp/regional level or for corporate?

Regional, but I am often in direct contact with corporate personel in charge of various operations, including customers service, engineering, construction, executives, etc. I'll give you one more hint: The name of the unit is Advanced Products Philadelphia Metropolitan. I know all their dirty tricks in/out, but have NEVER experienced them first hand. No, I don't get free cable

Vypurr · 12-05-2008, 12:02 PM

I have had FIOS for a while now, and I love it. The internet connection is far better than Comcast, and the TV is great. No problems with the HD content or the on demand. Yeah the menu lags a little, but nothing that restricts me in any way.

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vypurr

I have had FIOS for a while now, and I love it. The internet connection is far better than Comcast, and the TV is great. No problems with the HD content or the on demand. Yeah the menu lags a little, but nothing that restricts me in any way.

The lag on the menu is just the digital tuner. There's nothing wrong with your box or connections.

CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 12:08 PM

hmm.. so i suppose you work for verizon lol... cause i get free cable.

RisR32 · 12-05-2008, 12:09 PM

Fios fios fios fios fios

Blaise · 12-05-2008, 12:14 PM

RCN. We pay $84/month for 20mbps internet and 2 cable boxes (one digital, other HDTV/DVR) with something like 600 channels (~70 in HD). Comcrap wanted almost double.

http://www.rcn.com/

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

hmm.. so i suppose you work for verizon lol... cause i get free cable.

Nope, I be workin' for Mr.Roberts, too.

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaise

RCN. We pay $84/month for 20mbps internet and 2 cable boxes (one digital, other HDTV/DVR) with something like 600 channels (~70 in HD). Comcrap wanted almost double.

http://www.rcn.com/

I've only seen RCN in limited markets. I know for a fact they service Delaware county.

CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

Nope, I be workin' for Mr.Roberts, too.

so why dont you get it free? thats lamesauce.

i bet you make BANK tho.

c0nfl1kt · 12-05-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

so why dont you get it free? thats lamesauce.

i bet you make BANK tho.

I took some stock options(not that they are worth much right now) in lieu of it.

I recited a quote from the beloved Dwight Schrute(The Office) to them:

"Don't want it, don't need it, won't take it."

Bank is excellent, but the hours and stress are killing me.

motorvated · 12-05-2008, 12:32 PM

Hm...good arguments here. As with anything, not have the pros/cons.

Here is the kicker..With FIOS can I still get Comcast SportsNet?

Xavier · 12-05-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by motorvated

Hm...good arguments here. As with anything, not have the pros/cons.

Here is the kicker..With FIOS can I still get Comcast SportsNet?

Yes, we [FiOS] have Comcast SportsNet.

motorvated · 12-05-2008, 12:56 PM

Is it in HD? Or just regular.

Xavier · 12-05-2008, 01:01 PM

I assume both. I hate sports so I've got no idea.

den9 · 12-05-2008, 01:12 PM

fios, had comcast and my internet went out alot. i see no difference in speed.

for tv i cant tell the difference but comcast has a bettere on demand menu, same stuff just harder to use

motorvated · 12-05-2008, 01:53 PM

Well, looks like we are going with FIOS. I just found out I get a GOOD deal from FIOS because I work for the NFL. So I should have FIOS within the next week or two.

CHAOS · 12-05-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by c0nfl1kt

I took some stock options(not that they are worth much right now) in lieu of it.

I recited a quote from the beloved Dwight Schrute(The Office) to them:

"Don't want it, don't need it, won't take it."

Bank is excellent, but the hours and stress are killing me.

bank > * i wish i had your spot bro.

UnderPoweredRS · 12-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Go with comcast.

12-05-2008, 12:09 PM	#26
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12-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#39
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12-05-2008, 12:08 PM	#25
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	hmm.. so i suppose you work for verizon lol... cause i get free cable.

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12-05-2008, 12:32 PM	#32
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Hm...good arguments here. As with anything, not have the pros/cons. Here is the kicker..With FIOS can I still get Comcast SportsNet?

12-05-2008, 12:56 PM	#34
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Is it in HD? Or just regular.

12-05-2008, 01:12 PM	#36
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	fios, had comcast and my internet went out alot. i see no difference in speed. for tv i cant tell the difference but comcast has a bettere on demand menu, same stuff just harder to use

12-05-2008, 01:53 PM	#37
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Well, looks like we are going with FIOS. I just found out I get a GOOD deal from FIOS because I work for the NFL. So I should have FIOS within the next week or two.