[SGVLUG] ATT U-verse vs TimeWarner cable

[Claude Felizardo]

Okay, so I'm getting ready to call TimeWarner to see about dumping AT&T DSL
for faster upload speeds (768K upload is just too darn slow when trying to
sync with the cloud, eg, Dropbox) when I get an email from AT&T offering to
transition to their U-verse for free.  Email says equipment is free, no
mention of installation costs, but they will match or beat my current
speed.  I have their Elite which is their fastest residential DSL and get
anywhere from 4 to 6 Mb down, 768 Kb up.  I've been holding off making
changes because I don't want to lose my static IP but if I can get just
U-verse internet at a reasonable price without having to bundle TV or
voice, then I may give them a try.  Any thing I should ask when I call?

Everyone happy with U-verse?  What kinds of speeds up and down are people
getting?

BTW, I tried looking for pricing on ATT Business DSL and it looks like you
can get as much as 6 Mb up but all I can find is starting prices at either
$40 or $30/mo?  I currently pay $46/mo and see that the current price for
presumably new users is $35/mo.  Anyone using ATT Business DSL?

Looks like TimeWarner wants $55 for Turbo with up to 20 Mb down and 2 Mb up
or $65 for Extreme (up to 30/5).  Kinda partial to TimeWarner since I know
my TiVo's will work with their system and I'm happy with the channels we
get now whereas I know ATT U-verse IPTV is not compatible with TiVo
(connecting to their receivers via analog is not an option I will
consider).  So long term I'm more inclined to bundle cable and internet but
I don't want to give up my hard phone line.

Claude
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