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MikeD · Jul 10, 2006, 09:08 PM

I helped my father in law get DSL and it seemed really cheap (about $20 a month or less). And realized that I was paying about $50 for 768 Kbps - Up to 1.5 Mbps downstream. Now I'm getting ripped off somewhere here...

I've been with SBC Global/AT&T for 3 years... how can I get the cheaper rates? Or is this the typical scam where the 'loyal' customers get shafted and only NEW customers get the deal? I'm just really agited right now about the whole thing! I know many people insanity too! Any thoughts or suggestions?

Mike

mikemako · Jul 10, 2006, 09:14 PM

You must renew your 12 month contract with SBC (now AT&T) to continue getting the low rate. The newest special is somewhere between $12.99 - $15.99/month.

ShortSkirts68 · Jul 10, 2006, 09:16 PM

Renew your contract. Duh.

MikeD · Jul 10, 2006, 09:18 PM

So as long as you just call to renew, (can you do this online?) you'll get the lower rate? I just never really thought about that. Thanks guys wish I decided to rant on this earlier.

Agasthya · Jul 10, 2006, 09:23 PM

https://swot.sbc.com/swot/DSLRenewal...MP=att_upgrade

MikeD · Jul 10, 2006, 09:29 PM

Thanks agasthya, they only show the upgrade speed that's one above my current speed level... Maybe I should call in to try to get the 6mbps upgrade? Or can I ony upgrade to the 'offered' 1.5 to 3.0 Mbps??? I was thinking that getting the 'fastest' would be best as there are 3 wireless and one wired computer on our network...

Mike

Railroader · Jul 10, 2006, 11:49 PM

Verizon offers 768k for about $15 here. I am amazed when I tell people to drop dial-up and get it and they always respond with "Well, I only pay about $20, so I wouldn't be saving much by switching". [/BASH HEAD AGAINST BRICK WALL]

rickey939 · Jul 11, 2006, 07:24 AM

I'm seriously considering dropping my Comcast high-speed service ($45.99/month) for the new $17.99 AT&T rate. Slightly slower speeds, but well worth the cost savings. I haven't looked to see what the other fees and hidden fees are though...

kick52 · Jul 11, 2006, 07:36 AM

i'm still on dial-up, and broadband over here is about $30, with a 2gb limit.

ink · Jul 11, 2006, 09:06 AM

I have Comcast 8mbs for $20/month. It was a special they offered to DSL users, and the pricing lasts for a year. I figure that I'll be able to move back to DSL after 12 months if they jack the price too much. I've never had a monthly limit on DSL or cable (I've used CableOne/AT&T in the past).

SirCastor · Jul 11, 2006, 10:06 AM

Broadband prices are still ridiculous (not that I don't pay it ::grumblecake:

I found that most of the low DSL prices are attached to MSN, and therefore are using non-standard methods (PPPoA?) and leaving mac users (and networks) high and dry. Anyone else found that, or has it been too long since I looked?

Gossamer · Jul 11, 2006, 10:53 AM

Sad...around my hometown the best we get is 256K for $45/month. Right now I'm living off campus getting 5 or 6 Mb, IDK how much it is, I think it's bundled with our digital cable.

Railroader · Jul 11, 2006, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by SirCastor

I found that most of the low DSL prices are attached to MSN, and therefore are using non-standard methods (PPPoA?) and leaving mac users (and networks) high and dry. Anyone else found that, or has it been too long since I looked?

Not here. Simple DHCP stuff.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I'm seriously considering dropping my Comcast high-speed service ($45.99/month) for the new $17.99 AT&T rate. Slightly slower speeds, but well worth the cost savings. I haven't looked to see what the other fees and hidden fees are though...

Call Rickey up and see what he would do.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by SirCastor

I found that most of the low DSL prices are attached to MSN, and therefore are using non-standard methods (PPPoA?) and leaving mac users (and networks) high and dry. Anyone else found that, or has it been too long since I looked?

AT&T's yahoo sbc dsl dealie has never been that way. I've never had a problem using a mac, or a router.

CharlesS · Jul 11, 2006, 11:57 AM

The problem with DSL prices is that DSL requires a land phone line, so if you don't have one already, you can add about $20 to the cost of any of those plans.

Railroader · 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by SexySkirts

Call Rickey up and see what he would do.

What's with your OCD about Rickey939? Take your meds [edited out name - OreoCookie]

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 11:59 AM

Please don't use my full name. I don't htink it's very respectful.

Railroader · 05:34 PM

You do in your deviant art page you linked to. You offered it up first. Plus you use it in you "movie".

Nah, I'll keep using it [edited out name - OreoCookie].

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 12:53 PM

So? You shouldn't use full names on forums if people ask you not to.

rickey939 · Jul 11, 2006, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by SexySkirts

Call Rickey up and see what he would do.

He told me he would buy Comcast. Odd.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 01:12 PM

That guy....

Railroader · 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by SexySkirts

So? You shouldn't use full names on forums if people ask you not to.

You've been asked to stop a lot of behaviors around here and have told us the official rules don't apply to you [edited out name - OreoCookie]. Why should I listen to the words of a banned member?

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 02:51 PM

Look.. I really don't care if I knew your name, but I don't. So don't use mine. Also, you calling me Robbie is quite an obvious attempt at belittling me, and it's really pretty sad. I'm sure your daughter is proud that you go around trying to call people kids names on the internet to mess with them.

Railroader · Jul 11, 2006, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by SexySkirts

Look.. I really don't care if I knew your name, but I don't. So don't use mine. Also, you calling me Robbie is quite an obvious attempt at belittling me, and it's really pretty sad. I'm sure your daughter is proud that you go around trying to call people kids names on the internet to mess with them.

OK robert podell. Sorry you're so thin skinned. I guess you're one of those big spoon/little dish kinda guys. You like to heap it on but can't take the heat when it's directed at you. I guess you're just a little sensitive guy.

BTW: I am going to keep using your name as long as you keep posting on here. You put it out there, I am going to use it.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 03:21 PM

I'm not a big spoon little dish guy. I'm for equality. I don't know your name, so I'm asking you not to use mine. I've asked you politely to stop about 5 times now, and you refuse. It shows how mature you are.

For the record, I can take the heat, and I would have no problem with you using my name if you gave me yours. So what do you say? Give me your full name and then you can feel justified in calling me mine. But until then, you're just a big spoon little dish can't take the heat, ie huge pussy kind of guy.

Railroader · Jul 11, 2006, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by SexySkirts

I'm not a big spoon little dish guy. I'm for equality. I don't know your name, so I'm asking you not to use mine. I've asked you politely to stop about 5 times now, and you refuse. It shows how mature you are.

For the record, I can take the heat, and I would have no problem with you using my name if you gave me yours. So what do you say? Give me your full name and then you can feel justified in calling me mine. But until then, you're just a big spoon little dish can't take the heat, ie huge pussy kind of guy.

Sorry, I told Tooki I'd honor MacNN's rules.

Scotttheking · Jul 11, 2006, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by CharlesS

The problem with DSL prices is that DSL requires a land phone line, so if you don't have one already, you can add about $20 to the cost of any of those plans.

$5 in my case, if I remember right.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Sorry, I told Tooki I'd honor MacNN's rules.

But you already broke your promise: you called me a moron and a sensative bitch... without any provokation. You just suddenly put your blasters to full and started calling me names, when we were even agreeing on something. So.... lies. You don't abide by the rules either.

SexySkirts · Jul 11, 2006, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Scotttheking

$5 in my case, if I remember right.

You live where you can get a phone line for $5? Sheesh. I pay more than $5 in phone taxes each month.

threestain · 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by kick52

i'm still on dial-up, and broadband over here is about $30, with a 2gb limit.

Nah it's not... look at this place for all the offers.

www.adslguide.org

I've got ukonline - 1MBps down, 256 up; no limits, �9.99 a month = $16ish

http://www.ukonline.net

Nice and cheap and very good service.

Oh and of course there's TalkTalk's free broadband and the Orange free one...

cashisback · May 14, 2007, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

What's with your OCD about Rickey939? Take your meds robbie podell!

Originally Posted by Railroader

You do in your deviant art page you linked to. You offered it up first. Plus you use it in you "movie".

Nah, I'll keep using it robbie podell.

Originally Posted by Railroader

You've been asked to stop a lot of behaviors around here and have told us the official rules don't apply to you robbie podell. Why should I listen to the words of a banned member?

Originally Posted by Railroader

OK robert podell. Sorry you're so thin skinned. I guess you're one of those big spoon/little dish kinda guys. You like to heap it on but can't take the heat when it's directed at you. I guess you're just a little sensitive guy.

BTW: I am going to keep using your name as long as you keep posting on here. You put it out there, I am going to use it.

Railroader was never punished for any of this. I'm reporting all of them. He's done more than use an old username, he's trying to spread personal information about me, and I've asked him many MANY times not to do so, and he won't stop.

turtle777 · May 14, 2007, 05:09 PM

Dude, this thread is one year old. The rules have changed. RR has been banninated since then for using your real name. You know it.

-t

cashisback · May 14, 2007, 05:15 PM

Yeah, months after this. He was never punished for using my name back here. Ever.

Also, I'm pretty ****ing pissed off that some admin feels the need to BAN me for using Kilbey accidentally (notice I'm not calling anybody Kilbey right now so it's okay to use it).

Here's my reasoning:

1. Railroader's OLD USERNAME THAT WAS POSTED OVER 1000 TIMES ON THESE FORUMS BY HE HIMSELF WAS KILBEY. It's a USERNAME, not personal information.

2. I met him when he had a username Kilbey. I still think of Analogue Sprinkles as SWG, and Laminar as Gossamer. First impressions last a long time.

3. He is merely complaining of my use of Kilbey because I complained about him using MY FULL NAME on these forums.

4. I am not using a modified 'childish' version to attempt to demean him. He called me "Robbie" so many ****ing times, without any repercussions, and I'm not doing that. I KNOW this guy as Kilbey. He POSTED as Kilbey. His USERNAME was Kilbey.

peeb · May 14, 2007, 05:22 PM

As long as there is no competition in the DSL market, the prices will remain high.

turtle777 · May 14, 2007, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by cashisback

BAN me for using Kilbey accidentally

accidentally

I want to believe.

-t

OreoCookie · May 14, 2007, 05:36 PM

I think we can close this thread.