Question about AT&T U-verse

uncledaddy · 03-08-2009, 05:46 AM

U-verse just became available in my area. So I am interested in getting the service. I remember the discussion here awhile back, does anyone have any feedback on U-verse. All I know is that I can finally get the NFL Network. But how is the TV service, internet, and phone? I have a bundle with TW and I have been looking for an excuse to drop them. The only thing that has kept me with TW is Roadrunner and this damn tree out here.

brainsmile · 03-08-2009, 06:56 AM

U-Verse is great here. No complaints.

DarkFury · 03-08-2009, 11:56 AM

I don't know about the phone service as I still have standard AT&T for that.

As far as TV and internet, UVerse is the bomb. I've had no major complaints since I switched to it from Comcast.

I have the U300 package which gives me a good percentage of the movie channels (no HBOs or Cinemaxes though). Plus I spend a good amount of time watching the free "On Demand" movies that are playing during the month through the subscribed movie channels. For the most part, that makes me feel that I'm not tied to my TV when I want to watch certain movies. I'll watch them through the "On Demand" at my leisure.

Finally, the BEST part of Uverse is the "Whole Home DVR". Not only can you record up to 4 shows at one time (if they are in standard definition... as high def takes up double the data streams) but you can watch them from any receiver box in your network. This one feature alone solved many disagreements in my household as everyone wants to watch different recorded programs at the same time.

All I can say is... if you got Uverse available in your area, get on it. Pretty much it's one of the best deals smokin' right now for home entertainment.

Leebo · 03-09-2009, 02:41 AM

I've heard good things about U-Verse. But I've heard better things about Verizon's FiOS. If Verizon's FiOS is available, i'd go with them. The throughput rates for internet are amazing.

uncledaddy · 03-09-2009, 11:31 PM

Thanks, DF. I'm thinking the U300 package as well. I can get TV and internet with Max 10 Mbps for $134 a month. Add phone for about $30 more and I pay just about the same as TW but I will have 31 movie channels. Can't beat that. Goodbye, TimeWarner.

Leebo, FiOS isn't available in my area. Thanks anyway.

DarkFury · 03-10-2009, 07:10 AM

No problemo

BTW... check your PMs.

navyldo · 03-10-2009, 10:11 AM

I have had UVerse for about 5 months now. It is great. The only drawback is the limit of 2 HD channels pulled down at the same time. Other than that, I am so happy to be rid of TWC.

DarkFury · 03-10-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by navyldo

I have had UVerse for about 5 months now. It is great. The only drawback is the limit of 2 HD channels pulled down at the same time. Other than that, I am so happy to be rid of TWC.

Imagine that when I first got Uverse, you could only pull one HD channel at a time.

I have 4 boxes in my house, and only 3 of my TVs are capable of HD currently, so it's not that big a problem for me.

03-08-2009, 05:46 AM	#1
uncledaddy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: With Me, Myself, and I...wondering why we can't get along! Posts: 2,583	Question about AT&T U-verse U-verse just became available in my area. So I am interested in getting the service. I remember the discussion here awhile back, does anyone have any feedback on U-verse. All I know is that I can finally get the NFL Network. But how is the TV service, internet, and phone? I have a bundle with TW and I have been looking for an excuse to drop them. The only thing that has kept me with TW is Roadrunner and this damn tree out here. __________________

03-08-2009, 06:56 AM	#2
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,720	U-Verse is great here. No complaints. __________________ ********************************** DCM #1 (Founder) "Nobody beats Vitus Gerulaitis 18 times in a row." - Vitus Gerulaitis on beating Jimmy Connors after 17 failed attempts.

03-08-2009, 11:56 AM	#3
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,379	I don't know about the phone service as I still have standard AT&T for that. As far as TV and internet, UVerse is the bomb. I've had no major complaints since I switched to it from Comcast. I have the U300 package which gives me a good percentage of the movie channels (no HBOs or Cinemaxes though). Plus I spend a good amount of time watching the free "On Demand" movies that are playing during the month through the subscribed movie channels. For the most part, that makes me feel that I'm not tied to my TV when I want to watch certain movies. I'll watch them through the "On Demand" at my leisure. Finally, the BEST part of Uverse is the "Whole Home DVR". Not only can you record up to 4 shows at one time (if they are in standard definition... as high def takes up double the data streams) but you can watch them from any receiver box in your network. This one feature alone solved many disagreements in my household as everyone wants to watch different recorded programs at the same time. All I can say is... if you got Uverse available in your area, get on it. Pretty much it's one of the best deals smokin' right now for home entertainment. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

03-09-2009, 02:41 AM	#4
Leebo Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: La Jolla, Ca Posts: 820	I've heard good things about U-Verse. But I've heard better things about Verizon's FiOS. If Verizon's FiOS is available, i'd go with them. The throughput rates for internet are amazing. __________________ http://forums.maxima.org

03-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#7
navyldo Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paradise Posts: 94	I have had UVerse for about 5 months now. It is great. The only drawback is the limit of 2 HD channels pulled down at the same time. Other than that, I am so happy to be rid of TWC. __________________ NavyLDO "Cynicism is the smoke that rises from the ashes of burned out dreams."

03-09-2009, 11:31 PM	#5
uncledaddy Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: With Me, Myself, and I...wondering why we can't get along! Posts: 2,583	Thanks, DF. I'm thinking the U300 package as well. I can get TV and internet with Max 10 Mbps for $134 a month. Add phone for about $30 more and I pay just about the same as TW but I will have 31 movie channels. Can't beat that. Goodbye, TimeWarner. Leebo, FiOS isn't available in my area. Thanks anyway.

03-10-2009, 07:10 AM	#6
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,379	No problemo BTW... check your PMs.

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