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2point4DSM · 12-04-2005, 10:19 PM

What cable /satellite provider do u have, pros and cons and prices.

I'm paying way too much for comcast right now and I'm looking to switch. Any feedback would be great including specials running right now.

olmytsi · 12-04-2005, 10:27 PM

I too am interested in this. I have urban cableworks and i pay 75 ish a month with showtime. (no on-demand or hd stuff)

dolphinS4 · 12-04-2005, 10:39 PM

I had a great set-up with DirectTv but dumped it for the ease of wiring the rest of the house with regular cable. Kinda wish I didn't. For overall channel choice, DTV is hard to beat, especially if you load up on all the packages. 2 years ago it was significantly cheaper than a comproably equiped Comcast package, but I couldn't comment today.

Best set-up IMO, and one I'm going back to, is to have cable thru out the house, and both cable and satelite on main TV or HD units. Best of both worlds, especially with HD since Comcast HD is considered a better signal.

Hugh drawback of DirectTv only is no Comcast Sports channels. Can't get it on DTV, and that means saying goodbye to 80% of Sixers,Flyers and Phillies games.

blkbomber01 · 12-04-2005, 11:20 PM

we have comcast... we are only allowed to have comcast, which sucks cause we pay almost 100 bucks a month for cable w/ hbo and max, and internet... i would love to get direct tv but they wont let us put a dish anywhere

99SL2_Modder · 12-04-2005, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkbomber01

we have comcast... we are only allowed to have comcast, which sucks cause we pay almost 100 bucks a month for cable w/ hbo and max, and internet... i would love to get direct tv but they wont let us put a dish anywhere

You should ask if it's ok if your upstairs neighbors agree to it.

Cause I don't think that'd be a problem. >.>

Just give your kind upstairs neighbors access to the satellite.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 12-04-2005, 11:32 PM

I'm stuck with cable 'cause it's the only way I can get Howard Stern On-Demand.

max2k1 · 12-05-2005, 12:15 AM

ive got comcast digital throughout my house. 1 highdef box in my room and 1 in our living room for the Plasma and 5 regular + internet. All the premium channels as well

Chair-Force · 12-05-2005, 03:23 AM

satellite blows, everyone I've known that had satellite got rid of theirs.

Here's a tip of how to pay very little for comcast and get free premium channels. Call 1800C0MCAST, tell the operator that you would like to cancel your subscripition. They will do anything to keep you on board. My bill is half priced and I get HBO/Max for free for a 6 month period. After 6 months, I call up and say I would like to cancel. Bam, same deal for another 6 months.
I found this out when I got a cool cable guy installing my cable internet.

2point4DSM · 12-06-2005, 12:41 PM

I called to cancel my subscription cause I had a decent offer for satellite service in hand.

I called Comcast and the retention guy threw me an offer and I took it. Now I pay $55/month (plus taxes, fee, etc, etc... probably another $10) for basic digital with HBO and Max for 12 months.

Not great but better than what I was paying before. No contract so I can still cancel anytime a better offer comes up. Seems the best times to find deals every year is around Halloween, anyway.

Black 05 WRX · 12-06-2005, 12:46 PM

I have urbancable works. Pay about 138 a months. # preumim channels DVR and internet. Only had service for a week or two but seems to be working AOK.

andru1313 · 12-06-2005, 12:51 PM

Well I have Comast Digital. I also have my highspeed interenet thru them. I have HBO and Skinimax. I pay 142 bucks a month OUCH!!! On top of that I have Tivo.

S4toSTI · 12-06-2005, 12:56 PM

I have comcast i used to have problems with it but over the past year nada it has been great. We have a hidef box in the living room and i didn't want one in my room cause my tivo didn't like the box too much and the dvr's they have are meh. So either way i like it.

12-04-2005, 10:19 PM	#1
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	All about Cable / Satellite Providers What cable /satellite provider do u have, pros and cons and prices. I'm paying way too much for comcast right now and I'm looking to switch. Any feedback would be great including specials running right now. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

12-04-2005, 10:39 PM	#3
dolphinS4 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Co Member #740 My Ride: 2007 Magnum SRT8 iTrader: (0)	I had a great set-up with DirectTv but dumped it for the ease of wiring the rest of the house with regular cable. Kinda wish I didn't. For overall channel choice, DTV is hard to beat, especially if you load up on all the packages. 2 years ago it was significantly cheaper than a comproably equiped Comcast package, but I couldn't comment today. Best set-up IMO, and one I'm going back to, is to have cable thru out the house, and both cable and satelite on main TV or HD units. Best of both worlds, especially with HD since Comcast HD is considered a better signal. Hugh drawback of DirectTv only is no Comcast Sports channels. Can't get it on DTV, and that means saying goodbye to 80% of Sixers,Flyers and Phillies games. __________________ 2007 Magnum SRT8 Last edited by dolphinS4; 12-04-2005 at 11:42 PM.

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ScoobyNubieToo! Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Williamstown Member #862 My Ride: WRB 2004 WRX Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! iTrader: (7)	I'm stuck with cable 'cause it's the only way I can get Howard Stern On-Demand. __________________ 2004 WRX WRB Wagon with 07 STI Trans and Longblock inside! See my member's journal here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-06-2005, 12:41 PM	#9
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I called to cancel my subscription cause I had a decent offer for satellite service in hand. I called Comcast and the retention guy threw me an offer and I took it. Now I pay $55/month (plus taxes, fee, etc, etc... probably another $10) for basic digital with HBO and Max for 12 months. Not great but better than what I was paying before. No contract so I can still cancel anytime a better offer comes up. Seems the best times to find deals every year is around Halloween, anyway. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

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12-04-2005, 10:27 PM	#2
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	I too am interested in this. I have urban cableworks and i pay 75 ish a month with showtime. (no on-demand or hd stuff)

12-04-2005, 11:20 PM	#4
blkbomber01 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #885 My Ride: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS iTrader: (0)	we have comcast... we are only allowed to have comcast, which sucks cause we pay almost 100 bucks a month for cable w/ hbo and max, and internet... i would love to get direct tv but they wont let us put a dish anywhere

12-05-2005, 03:23 AM	#8
Chair-Force Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Member #278 My Ride: yo st8 driftin, b. iTrader: (0)	satellite blows, everyone I've known that had satellite got rid of theirs. Here's a tip of how to pay very little for comcast and get free premium channels. Call 1800C0MCAST, tell the operator that you would like to cancel your subscripition. They will do anything to keep you on board. My bill is half priced and I get HBO/Max for free for a 6 month period. After 6 months, I call up and say I would like to cancel. Bam, same deal for another 6 months. I found this out when I got a cool cable guy installing my cable internet.

12-06-2005, 12:46 PM	#10
Black 05 WRX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #959 iTrader: (0)	I have urbancable works. Pay about 138 a months. # preumim channels DVR and internet. Only had service for a week or two but seems to be working AOK.

12-06-2005, 12:51 PM	#11
andru1313 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: with my true love or my Garage which ever is warmer Member #717 My Ride: 2004 VW R32/2006 WW Evo IX MR iTrader: (1)	Well I have Comast Digital. I also have my highspeed interenet thru them. I have HBO and Skinimax. I pay 142 bucks a month OUCH!!! On top of that I have Tivo.