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scotttennis said:I think I remember someone in this thread asking about AT&T DSL vs. Time Warner. This is what I found out when I called each service:
AT&T (Wisconsin # 888-866-3546)
Speed: Pro (1.5 to 3.0 Mbps) - speed depends on distance from central office...call to find out
Prices:
1) $17.99/month for the first year then $34.99/month thereafter
2) $79.99 (not including $50 mail-in rebate) Wireless Gateway (replaces wireless router): has one wired ethernet connection and 802.11b/g wireless
Free activation and free self-install (I did this at home, and it is really easy)
Local phone service is required and costs $17.00 for the bare minimum.
Basic cable TV costs $46.10/month with a $30 installation. So, total cost for DSL is $81/month for the first year and then $98 thereafter.
The only wait is getting the local phone service set up. This usually takes less than 1-week.
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I'm seeing $17.99 + $17.00 per month plus some activation costs, so I can't quite see the $81/month cost. By the way, you can always get the current "special" price on DSL by committing to another 12-month subscription, so you're very unlikely to ever have to pay the full $34.99/month fee for DSL. YOu just have to mark your calendar and call and ask for the special when your time is up. They sure won't TELL you about it.
On the other hand, there is often a delay in activating DSL, at least if you have the problem of moving from another AT&T account elsewhere. THis is irritating.
Edited to add: I have the less-than-pro speed, for which I am currently paying $12.99/month, I think, and am quite happy with it.