comcast vs directtv

[Scapegoat]

which do you prefer?

I had directtv in my last place and loved it. I currently have comcast in the place I'm renting a room from and I'm kinda "eh" about it...

I also have a 42" hdtv so i'd be going w/ hd programming as well. I know comcast says they have more channels... but both have the premium channels in HD which is all that really matter.

opinions?

[JKZ]

I have Verizon Fios service is GREAT i most say. Have just about every channel known to man. Have the triple play phone,internet, tv

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by JKNOUSE

I have Verizon Fios service is GREAT i most say. Have just about every channel known to man. Have the triple play phone,internet, tv

i'm moving into an older 8floor apartment building... I doubt they have FiOS...

[OMGz Turbo]

if you cant get fios go with comcast....on demand HD for the win

[kevin@dambrosio]

i agree. Ive had both. direct tv is a little easier to use but the ondemand is a big thing for me. plus the price is pretty good because I have it wrapped up with my cable.

[Scapegoat]

comcast's website sucks ass though...

directtv's website is very nice and easy to use and easy to pick stuff out.

Comcast's is shiiit (and I work on websites everyday that borderline crap...)

Using the phone to order sucks just as much...

I want the 12 month package of digital cable and internet for $66, and I want to add HDTV and Showtime... but I can't... I can add the HDTV... but not the showtime... wtf

the only place showtime is mentioned is in the hbo/showtime preffered package and that is 102/month

[Scapegoat]

honestly... directTV may get my business simply due to the ease of use...

ondemand is very nice to have though

[05suby]

direct tv from what i remember has some sort of on demand with movies. i would rather have comcast just because i want to watch the flyers and phillies. otherwise i like both comcast and direct tv. right now i have dish network and it blows hard, im trying to convince my mom to go back to comcast or if not then back to direct tv.

[Scapegoat]

comcast channel for flyers... grr... versus is on direct tv... had it when I had direct tv before.

ondemand isn't so much a big deal to me since I usually find something ****ty to watch on tv... though it'd be nice to have hd movies on demand... ugh...

I just really hate comcasts website... compared to direct tv's its so difficult to use...

direct tv w/ HD and hbo, starz, showtime is 44.98/month for 3 months before the premium channels go to full price.. and still cheaper than the 102 for hbo/showtime through comcast...

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by 05suby

direct tv from what i remember has some sort of on demand with movies. i would rather have comcast just because i want to watch the flyers and phillies. otherwise i like both comcast and direct tv. right now i have dish network and it blows hard, im trying to convince my mom to go back to comcast or if not then back to direct tv.

on demand service for direct tv: http://www.directv.com/dod/dod.html

[jdm free]

verizon owns all

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by teggsr925

verizon owns all

yes asshole thats nice... but that has nothing to do with the question. I have two services available to me, fios is not one of them...

[Scapegoat]

jesus, I can't even complete a transaction on comcast.com...

[05suby]

haha yea comcast website does blow. either way you will be fine.

[Scapegoat]

I'm in a god damn queue to talk to someone... let me ****ing pay and be out...

[Scapegoat]

so after all that bull**** I get "I'm sorry, i'm in a national call center and do not have your address in our database... please call..." **** you comcast... just **** you...

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[Xavier]

You checked Verizon's website to see if the address you're moving to qualifies for FiOS? Most of our area should definitely be covered.

[ThePrimerSuspect]

i had 1 problem with directv. i canceled it back in december when my roommate moved in (he works for them so its free if its in his name). march 08 i get a bill from december 06 for 4 pay-per-view adult movies. movies that i couldnt have ordered because i never had a phone line in my apartment. i argued with them for almost an hour before i woke my roommate up and let him handle it. the customer service kinda sucks. no one speaks english. but in 2 years, i only had to call once. so i guess i cant really complain.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by Xavier

You checked Verizon's website to see if the address you're moving to qualifies for FiOS? Most of our area should definitely be covered.

I checked and the answer was no. More than likely this is due to it being a large apartment building.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by ThePrimerSuspect

i had 1 problem with directv. i canceled it back in december when my roommate moved in (he works for them so its free if its in his name). march 08 i get a bill from december 06 for 4 pay-per-view adult movies. movies that i couldnt have ordered because i never had a phone line in my apartment. i argued with them for almost an hour before i woke my roommate up and let him handle it. the customer service kinda sucks. no one speaks english. but in 2 years, i only had to call once. so i guess i cant really complain.

i never had issues w/ direct tv.

I'm probably going to give in and call comcast tomorrow after work (I'm leaving at noon) and trying to talk to someone on the phone... or look up a comcast office nearby and go in.