[RTC List] Suddenlink Offer

[David C. Thewlis]

Rollin Richmond wrote:
> I received an offer from Suddenlink that promises me an monthly bill 
> of less than $100 for cable, internet and phone.  That package is 
> costing me about $125/month now.  Is this a good deal or am I missing 
> something.  One aspect of the promise that Suddenlink is making is 
> that the rate is good for only 12 months.  My current rate has been 
> stable for several years.
I would be cautious about cable phone (which is essentially VOIP) - if 
the cable service is down you don't have that phone line, although a 
cell phone might suffice (but not for incoming calls).  So it depends on 
how sturdy Suddenlink is in your specific area. (Of course if the fibre 
is down you don't have any phone service regardless of what you use.)
>
> Can anyone also tell me how I can get high definition TV service 
> through Suddenlink cable?   Do I need a special box or will my current 
> boxes (Tivo Series 2 and a Cox Digital Cable box) do the trick?  
> Thanks for the help.  Rollin
You have to upgrade to an HD capable digital receiver (replacing the Cox 
Digital Cable box) and subscribe to a separate HD Plus tier.  But since 
no local TV stations broadcast in HD as yet, the HD channels you get 
won't include their HD equivalents. 

Hope this helps a bit.
>
> Rollin C. Richmond
> rollinr2 at gmail.com <mailto:rollinr2 at gmail.com>
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