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Orange Blooded [4021]
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The hubby and I made a choice to get rid of direct TV after
Jan 1, 2014, 6:08 PM
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10 years in order to save money. We decided to go with Charter to bundle cable, phone, and Internet..which is a lot cheaper than Direct. I'm nervous about making the switch but with a new baby, ever cent helps. Anyone have any experience in switching from direct to charter cable? Are we going to be happy?
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It works during bad weather ;)***
Jan 1, 2014, 6:14 PM
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Very true! Nothing worse than to have no TV on a rainy day!***
Jan 1, 2014, 6:17 PM
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Re: The hubby and I made a choice to get rid of direct TV after
Jan 1, 2014, 6:18 PM
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Care to elaborate. I'd appreciate the advice***
Jan 1, 2014, 6:20 PM
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CU Medallion [61842]
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I have had charter for a while now.
Jan 1, 2014, 6:21 PM
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The bundle is great for the first year. But after that, the price will skyrocket. I got rid of my home phone after that to get the monthly cost down.
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CU Medallion [52371]
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How much are you paying for internet/cable post-deal
Jan 1, 2014, 6:31 PM
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for the bundle and since you dropped the phone? My deal is about to run out.
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CU Medallion [61842]
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Around $150 -
Jan 1, 2014, 10:13 PM
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I am probably paying way too much. But, it was $60 cheaper than the post-bundle deal.
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Re: I have had charter for a while now.
Jan 1, 2014, 7:15 PM
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I saw your posting and even and at one time I was in kind on the same situation I did something like you did to save money. But I went from Direct TV to putting a digital antenna on my roof. Since I have a flat screen TV I now get about 30 channels (all in HD) free. But where you live depends on just how many channels you get. I live 30 miles north of Atlanta. Plus I am 59 years old so I grew up before cable or satellite and I was raised on only 3 channels. Plus if their is nothing on TV I subscribe to Netflix so I can stream movies. Everything I get now is enough for me but when their is a football or basketball game on ANY channel I know how to use first row sports to get the game on my laptop and use an HDMI cable to put the picture on my TV. Doing this it's like having free cable but I only think I can use this for sporting events.
As far as "bundling" is concerned, the price that you will pay for the next 12 months is an "introductory" price. I can compare that to my internet. Every 12 months I call the company that provides the internet (just before the introductory price goes up) and threaten to disconnect then and go with the "other company" that will provide me the same service. Most of the time this works but if it doesn't work I will go with the other company. I have been doing this for over 5 years now and I've only had to chance companies twice. Recently my internet (after 12 months) was going to go from $19.95 to $42.00. Now I pay $26.00 for 4 times the speed (with the same company. (The squeaky wheel gets the oil) The phone that you got they call "digital" but it is really V.O.I.P. That's a fancy way to say it uses the internet instead of a phone line. I got VOIP phone system from Walmart and I pay $10.00 a month. At one time I've had both cable and satellite TV and I know that you'll be happier with the Charter bundle.
Just remember to call customer service in a year to "negotiate" with them. If you can't get any satisfaction with who you are talking to just hang up and call the same number again. You will be talking to somebody else.
As long as you have patients and remember to call customer service before your promotional rate goes off, then you'll be alright.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Thanks for the advice! I live out in the country and I'm 30
Jan 1, 2014, 8:09 PM
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Miles to a large city. Would love to try something like that
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Legend [18663]
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Save even more. Shut it off all together !
Jan 1, 2014, 6:24 PM
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You can get plenty of good channels off the antenna these days.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Thanks for your input. I like that there's no contract like
Jan 1, 2014, 6:29 PM
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Direct. This way I can always go back if need be. We've been thinking of canceling phone service too. We might go ahead and do that as well. Thanks again!
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Legend [18663]
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I remember those days. We shut it off for two years.***
Jan 1, 2014, 6:47 PM
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Ill research that as well! Thanks!***
Jan 1, 2014, 10:11 PM
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Re: The hubby and I made a choice to get rid of direct TV after
Jan 1, 2014, 6:25 PM
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we had horrible experience with change orders on my mother in laws service changes. the orders were always screwed up. the service tech were nice and would do what we needed but the people who make up the work orders are idiots who screw everything upthey touch unfortunately. we went through several of these episodes and every time it was the same fouled up work order
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Orange Blooded [2455]
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Cable/Dish are a complete rip-off
Jan 1, 2014, 6:26 PM
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Get a good antenna and a Roku 3. Sign up to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. You can watch everything on your TV, phone, and you can cancel each of them individually at any time.
I pay $45/month for internet + $8/month for Hulu. That's it. Local stations on antenna. Pocket the $60-$90 for other, more interesting things.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Wow...that's an interesting thought.***
Jan 1, 2014, 6:30 PM
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CU Guru [1918]
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I have Charter. I have phone, internet and cable bundled. I
Jan 1, 2014, 6:28 PM
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Have no complaints.
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110%er [6680]
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Cable is quickly becoming an antique with WiFi getting
Jan 1, 2014, 6:28 PM
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stronger and stronger - why use cables when you can get it from the air?
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CU Medallion [52371]
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What antenna do you use?***
Jan 1, 2014, 7:19 PM
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Orange Blooded [3794]
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I've had DirectTV for 10 years
Jan 1, 2014, 6:35 PM
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and may have lost reception because of bad weather 4 times. That argument is a joke. 1080HD VS 720HD with charter. In would never switch but I understand why you did
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Re: I've had DirectTV for 10 years
Jan 1, 2014, 6:51 PM
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I dropped ATT Uverse after they jacked price by 50%
Antenna works great for local chanels and it was a 1 time $50 purchase. Netflix is $8 month. ( I have smart TV)
Only downfall is No ESPN. I go to a bar when I really have to see a ESPN game.
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Re: I've had DirectTV for 10 years
Jan 1, 2014, 7:39 PM
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You should check out http://firstrowus1.eu/ to get your ESPN.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Legend [16506]
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I went the other way and bundled DirecTV, ATT home phone,
Jan 1, 2014, 7:42 PM
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and ATT DSL. Really my only choice where I live. I am still fine with DirecTV, but hate ATT.
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I hate a Charter! Run for your life. After your initial
Jan 1, 2014, 7:57 PM
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quote is up, the price will sky-rocket. They have the worst customer service ever.
Had a friend that didn't listen, and now he is cursing Charter.
Use U-verse. Much better service.
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Re: The hubby and I made a choice to get rid of direct TV after
Jan 1, 2014, 8:13 PM
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I echo the advice to ditch it all and go with the roku/netflix/antenna option. I also highly recommend a tivo so you can record all your network tv content. Only real problem becomes sports. It helps to have a friend / relative that will share WatchESPN login information with you. I don't have one, but you can also access WatchEspn with an Xbox if you have one.
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Re: The hubby and I made a choice to get rid of direct TV after
Jan 1, 2014, 8:14 PM
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I'm changing from Charter to Direct TV tomorrow. Been with Charter since the 80's, but this change requiring a cable box for EVERY television, combined with our introductory offer expiring and our combined service (TV/internet/phone) increasing to more than $170 were the final straws. Direct TV has a single main unit ( called the "Genie") and a client about the size of a Roku for up to 8 other televisions. Each TV will be able to record and playback DVR'd shows and change channels independently. I was TOLD that I'll be able to keep the internet with Charter and still have Direct TV for television. Can anyone tell me whether that is true?
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Yes that's what we have now. Charter Internet and Direct TV.
Jan 1, 2014, 9:12 PM
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Our problem is we've been with direct for so long that we never qualify for all of these great deals they advertise. The only reason we stayed is for Sunday ticket. Our Internet and phone is around $90 and direct is $150 (this included Sunday ticket). We also have a box from direct that CONSTANTLY freezes and ruins our recorded shows. We've called them a few times about this issue and they will not replace it unless we sign a new contract.
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CU Guru [1476]
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HDTV antenna + Roku + espn3
Jan 1, 2014, 9:24 PM
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Should solve your delimma.
An hdtv antenna from Mohu gets you free abc/cbs/fox/cw and a few other high quality hd signals. Add a roku with netfli and hulu ad you have your major shows to watch and movies plus amazon prome ad you should cover all your bases. Then Espn3 for spotts and the savings is phenomenal.
Basically $19 or so a month vs about $185 for my avg directv bill with 3 hd dvr's and nfl ticket.
Should save about $1800/year.
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Orange Blooded [4021]
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Wow. I'm seriously looking into this before I commit to
Jan 1, 2014, 9:33 PM
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Charter. My mom lives two houses away and she's got direct if I ever really needed to watch a game etc. thanks for the input
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CU Guru [1476]
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My bad
Jan 1, 2014, 9:31 PM
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I turned auto correct off. My goodness.
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