Cable TV Experts : January 2016

Wednesday 27 January 2016

No More Yellow Pages Search for A Cable TV Provider!

We often forget to save the phone numbers of some of the most important people in our lives, such as plumber, handyman, travel agent and local cable TV, internet & home phone provider. Here starts our usual struggle calling our friends & family for their referrals and impatiently turning hundreds of directory pages to find a decent service provider.

Keeping in view this trouble that I personally have faced numerous times, I have listed here for myself and for you the toll-free numbers to top cable TV, internet and home phone providers. When in need to quickly place a future cable TV order or to instruct for renewal and updates, just go throw this simple list and get this job done while enjoying your morning cup of coffee. This will definitely help you place your next order or get plan changes implemented as quickly as we order our pizza!

1.AT&T U Verse Provider:
You can reach your local AT&T U Verse provider on their toll-free line 1-855-803-6382

2.Charter Spectrum:
If you are a loyal customer of Charter Spectrum and looking forward to renew or update your TV package, you can reach their sales representative on their toll free number 1-855-833-6449

3.Cox Cable:
In case you are opting for a bundle package for your Cox cable TV, internet and home phone, you can easily order an extra-leveraged bundle offer by calling 1- 855-269-4452

4.Comcast Xfinity:
Keeping in mind the fact that large number of U.S. households prefer Comcast Xfinity for their cable TV service, I have made sure to list here an authorized retailer who would offer you with some of the most discounted bundle offers and individual packages. You can reach a local Xfinity provider by calling 1-844-702-8151

5.Time Warner Cable:
Ordering a TWC service subscription is also easy and an authorized retailer can surely be accessed 24X7 by calling 1-855-818-2742

6.Windstream:
In case you are looking for Windstream for DSL and home phone service, their sales representatives can be reached by calling 1-877-278-8253

7.RCN
RCN is popular among households which prefer fiber-optic cable internet and digital TV. You can place your order for its Triple Play bundle deal by calling 1-855-761-2100

8.Mediacom
The fans of Mediacom Boundary Free TV, Always Faster Internet and Low Cost Phone can place their orders by calling 1-855-242-7037. I recommend you to order their PERFORMANCEpak for its extremely discounted prices and advanced features.

9.Frontier
Those who are looking forward to avoid long-term contracts and term commitments, ordering Frontier internet and phone is a way forward to a contract-free internet service. Order your Frontier internet by calling 1-855-505-4325

10.HughesNet
The advent of satellite internet has helped overcome the issue of internet provider service availability as it is virtually available almost all over the U.S. You can order a satellite internet connection from HughesNet by calling 1-855-414-2045

11.Shaw Direct:
My Canadian friends are also not left out here, they can order a Satellite TV, internet and home phone provider such as Shaw Direct by calling 1-888-764-4361

Friday 15 January 2016

Take a Bundle - Part 5 - TWC TV + Internet + Phone Bundle

Studying the authorized online retailers for the top cable companies, this blog series will introduce you to the bundle offers which appear as most customer-friendly due to their discounted prices and exceptional features:

TWC TV + Internet + Phone Bundle:

Known for shorter contracts, 30-day satisfaction guarantee, HD fee waiver and popular calling features, the Time Warner Cable also provides with many competitive bundle packages. Its TV + Internet + Phone bundle offer starts at around $90/mo and comes with free installation. You get more than 200 channels and unlimited calling not just within the U.S. borders but to Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, India, The EU and Norway.

Take a Bundle - Part 4 - Cox Silver Bundle

Cox Silver Bundle:

This package promises the most exciting HD TV experience and offers more than 220 channels including the most popular channels like HBO and Cinemax. You also get unlimited local calling and free TV caller ID on yourhome phone. It offers download speed of up to 100Mbps, making it ideal for the profiles who prefer faster download speed. The price starts at around $120/mo and includes free professional installation.

Take a Bundle - Part 3 - Xfinity Starter Triple Play

Comcast Xfinity Starter Triple Play:

According to recent industry data, Xfinity remains one of the top 3 cable TV providers in the U.S. It is popular among customers for its advanced X1 Entertainment Operating System and on-demand choices. The prices for its Starter Triple Play bundle package start at around $90/mo and it includes all three basic services, namely cable TV, internet and home phone.

Take a Bundle - Part 2 - Charter Spectrum Triple Play Select

Charter Spectrum Triple Play Select:

If you are looking for a free DVR service then this bundle package will be most suitable. You can get over 125 channels, up to 60 Mbps in download speed and unlimited local and nationwide calling with many other additional features. The prices start at around $90/mo and it does not require any term commitment or contract.

Take a Bundle - Part 1 - AT&T U-Verse Bundles

1. AT&T U-Verse Bundles:

You can bring home some of the most advanced home phone features by opting for any of the AT&T U-Verse bundle offers. They come with U-Verse TV, High-speed internet and home phone with one year commitment. The prices start at $75/mo which happens to be extremely competitive for the features these bundle offers include.

Easy Guide On Buying A Cheap Landline Phone Service

If it is a good idea to include your home phone subscription into your cable TV package? This question is most commonly asked when we are making a cable TV purchase or renewing our existing subscription. The short answer to this question can’t be anything else but a confident YES!

There’s no question that we still need a landline home phone connection and it can get a lot cheaper if you opt for a bundle offer. Almost all the major cable companies offer various extra-leveraged bundle packages providing their customers with cable TV, internet and home phone at discounted rates and with simplified billing. Hence there’s no reason you shouldn’t consider buying a bundle offer.

We Still Need A Landline Connection, Here's Why...

Those who think that home phone has gone obsolete completely ignore the fact that a home phone connection is not just used for making calls. In cases of emergencies, your landline lets 911 know your exact location and help them arrive for rescue in quickest possible time. No matter if you have a dial-up or DSL, you still require a landline to have an internet connection. Your landline continues to function even during power outages enabling you to stay in contact with the outside world when you need it the most. Your calls on landline are difficult to get intercepted hence making it safer compared to wireless phones. Also, most of home protection systems rely on your home phone connection to send signals. Hence we still certainly need a landline connection.

How To Get Free Add-Ons On Your Cable Internet

Additional features or add-ons define the true value of similar packages offered in a market operating under fierce competition. Ordering AT&T online can get you entitlement to $100 reward card and it offers 3 months free access to HBO®, STARZ®, SHOWTIME®, and Cinemax®. Access to its thousands of nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots adds more value to its internet packages.Charter Spectrum internet comes without any data caps and many of its packages offer free modem. TWC charges no HD fees with most of its packages and provides with 24/7 local news coverage. Xfinity internet customers also get free access to its 500,000 of its Wi-Fi hotspots.

Cable Internet- Are You Paying The Right Cost?

After comparing them on their pricing will clearly point out on the fact that it’s always more cost-effective to opt for a bundle offer instead of an individual service package. The basic High Speed Internet package from AT&T starts at $15/mo and bundle offers including cable TV, internet and home phone start at $75/mo. Time Warner Cable has a similar low price internet package starting at $15/mo and its Ultimate internet package starts at $65/mo. However its bundle offers are more leveraged compared to AT&T’s. Charter Spectrum’s popular Internet Plus package starts at $30/mo or you can get Xfinity’s Triple Play bundle offer starting at $90/mo.

Are You Sure About Your Internet Security?

Having an insecure internet connection is inviting trouble with open doors and faulty security alarms. Therefore, looking at the security features of an internet provider is of paramount significance. AT&T secures its internet by providing you with a security suite powered by McAfee®3 to ensure protection of your data and identity. Security Suite by Charter Spectrum helps you with virus detection, inbox protection and parental controls and can be installed on up to ten computers. Keeping up with the competition, TWC offers McAfee Anti-Virus Protection with all of its packages. Similarly, Cox’s Security Suite Plus is also powered by McAfee®. However, Xfinity has one of the most convincing solutions to online security that are currently available in the market. The Identity Guard®, Norton™ Security Suite, Freedome VPN and XFINITY® Toolbar are most prominent constituents of its Constant Guard® security suite.

Is Your Internet Service Reliable?

True test to the performance of an internet connection is testing its speed and service reliability. Going through the customer feedback and reviews available online, it is pretty clear that the cable companies are somewhat committed to providing with the advertised speeds and promised service consistencies. However, AT&T’s U Verse digital fiber-optic internet (don’t confuse it with AT&T High Speed Internet) has the most favorable reviews for its service reliability during bad weather and peak hours.

Internet Has To Be Fast, Here's Why...

Compromising on speed would simply mean that you will not be able to stream your favorite content in HD and slow downloading will get you insane pretty soon. AT&T’s High Speed Internet offers you up to 24Mbps. However, its basic packages do not offer anything beyond 3 to 6Mbps. On the other hand, Comcast Xfinity offers download speed of up to 50 Mbps with its Triple Play bundle offer. AT&T is trying to match these massive speeds with its 45Mbps service but is currently available in select areas only. The real challenger here is Charter Spectrum Internet as it is offering up to 60Mbps on both, its internet packages and bundle offers. It claims to have 20 times faster internet than a standard DSL connection. Time Warner Cable is not really lagging behind as it is also offering download speeds of up to 50Mbps with its Ultimate package.

A Brief Guide on How to Choose an Internet Service Provider

A comparison of cable internet provider in any locality should be based on five basic parameters, namely speed, reliability, security, cost and additional features. Glossing over on any of them would considerably affect your life, both online and offline. So make sure your next internet service provider offers you with fastest speed, greatest reliability, lowest cost and unparalleled add-ons.

Thursday 14 January 2016

How Cox Cable Beats Them All With its Bronze Bundle

If you want to get settled with your cable TV subscription till the end of 2017 then you may opt for Cox Bronze Bundle deal. It offers more than 220 channels with free HD programming. Expect up to 50 Mbps for internet speed and unlimited local calling. It offers exciting value and guarantees you a wholesome TV experience for under $100 a month for twelve months with 24 months contract. This package truly qualifies both your expectations for number of channels and internet speed.

Start Living Contract-Free with Charter Spectrum Triple Play Select

Many of us do not like contract requirements and want packages that do not lock us in for months with their short-term and long-term contracts. The Charter Spectrum Triple Play Select provides with an excitingly leveraged bundle offer and is free from any contract obligation. You can get up to 200 channels in HD, making it one of its kind when compared with other TV providers. Cox promises to offer you with an internet speed that is twenty times fasters than a standard DSL. You also get both the DVR service and internet modem for free. Prices starting at $ 29 .99/mo for each service for 12 months when bundled.

Saving Specials From Time Warner Cable

Currently, one of the most leveraged cable TV packages in the market is Time Warner Cable Saving Specials for it offering upbeat features at the least possible rates. You can enjoy up to 200+ channels with internet speed up to 20 Mbps and unlimited nationwide calling under $90 for one year. Installations and HD box come for free. If you do not want too many channels and think home phone has somewhat gone obsolete then you may opt for itsTV+Internet package at almost half the price of former deal. You will get 20+ channels and internet speed up to 15 mbps. The most exciting feature of this package beside its price is it offering HBO with HBO GO.

Xfinity Triple Play- A TV Package Designed For Large Households

This package from Comcast Xfinity is ideal for those who’re looking forward to get a bundle deal on all three services namely cable TV, internet and home phone. It promises to make your monthly billing simpler and has a validity period of one year. The package starts at $109.99/month and the best time to make a decision is by 31st of current month as most of the cable companies will be increasing their prices as soon as 2016 takes effect. The X1 DVR Service is included with most of the offers under this package. You can be sure of not missing on any popular TV program as the package offers wide range of channels and its extensive on-demand content will enlarge your existing choices for family entertainment.

Canadians Just Love Shaw Direct! Let Me Explain You Why...

Below are five prominent reasons that Shaw Direct has changed TV experience for its subscribers:

1. Advanced HDPVR:

Bringing home an Advanced HDPVR from Shaw Direct will definitely make you love your TV even more as it enables the users to build a very own collection of their favorite TV shows. Now there’s no more need to change your work schedule as with Shaw Direct HDPVR, users can record live TV in addition to features such as rewind, pause and watch one show & record the other. This innovative receiver can also let you set reminders and set favorites.

2. Trav’ler Mobile Satellite System:

Unlike cable TV, the Shaw Direct satellite TV allows you freedom to watch TV during your RV trip with its Trav’ler Mobile Satellite System. Its GPS tracking ability and reliable auto-seeking technology let it connect to Shaw Direct satellites, so you watch your favorite sports and TV shows on-the-go and make your road trips more memorable.

3. Shaw Direct TV Packages:

Beside innovation in equipment and technology, Shaw Direct offers its subscribers with a wide range of TV packages to accommodate every budget and viewer profile. Among eight different Shaw Direct packages, its “Ultimate” package offers more than 300 popular channels with two free movies and many extras. You will surely be able to find one great package for yourself with Shaw Direct.

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4. Shaw Direct Go Apps:

Wondering if you could stream live TV on your mobile devices? With Shaw Direct Go Apps, you can stream live TV and can also watch your favorite on-demand content right on your mobile screens. The sub-categories to this application include Shaw Go Family, Nick Go, CNN Go and Sportsnet.

5. Shaw Direct Pay Per View:

Shaw Direct allows you access to its 32 popular HD Pay Per View channels. Offers such as, you rent one pay per view movie and get the second absolutely free add more value to this feature. Minions, Ant-Man and Mission Impossible-Rogue Nation are among the trending movies on Shaw Direct Pay Per View currently. It’s not just limited to movies, you may enjoy your favorite artists performing live in concerts or watch nail-biting knockout events for a thrilling home entertainment.