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WiccaJew · 07-22-2010, 06:50 PM

Hey everyone I am moving to California in the San Larendo area and I first want to say Hi to everyone and I also was wondering what you guys might recommend for internet service providers. Right now I have qwest in Albuquerque, but I don't think they offer them in California.

I have heard mixed about Time Warner, and pretty good things about comcast. Although comcast is usually the most expensive. Or if there are any other recommendations let me know.

Thanks Guys!

d69chris · 07-22-2010, 06:55 PM

Is Verizon FIOS in the area??

I have been wanting to try it, but not here yet.

I have ATT DSL, no idea on cable.

HaHa first vote!

TripleB · 07-22-2010, 07:02 PM

time warner is absolutely terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if it's offered in the area, get verizon FiOS!! i just switched over and it's bad ass!! great deal for tv, internet, and phone for $150/month for 2 years.

gabraddock · 07-22-2010, 07:05 PM

I have Atnt. They have been the best so far! Comcast sucks! I would rather use Morris Code then ever use Comcast services again!

WadeWilson · 07-22-2010, 07:26 PM

I have AT&T but I haven't tried any of the others you listed. AT&T isn't bad but I feel it could be better.

*Mindz* · 07-22-2010, 07:29 PM

Comcast is Win. Congrats on your new move...

Comcast or AT&T are the two ones that I would recommend. Comcast has terrible cable service though.

MikeL · 07-22-2010, 07:46 PM

Haha everyone is voting other. Yeah Comcast is kinda lame, but gets the job done. I love AT&T. I have heard nothing but horror stories from Time Warner customers.. so I say stay away.

WiccaJew · 07-22-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripleB

time warner is absolutely terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if it's offered in the area, get verizon FiOS!! i just switched over and it's bad ass!! great deal for tv, internet, and phone for $150/month for 2 years.

Damn just checked its not available... :(

Downwithopp · 07-22-2010, 09:40 PM

Comcast cable feels like its out for a hour or two at least once a week. The internet is pretty fast and reliable though.

Go figure

DjD · 07-22-2010, 10:03 PM

Only Bay Area Verizon landline is in Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Novato and the last 5 year plan I saw there was no Fios planned for the area. Maybe with sale to Fronter (sp) of all the other territory they will re-think it but I doubt it! ATT has problems, they didn't run their fiber to the customer and the bit of copper left in the system causes a big bandwidth road block. Comcast has the best overall product, phone, TV and internet going since you can't get Verizon Fios here. I may be wrong but Comcast ate up all the Time Warner in the bay area about a decade ago...

I have Comcast and the VOIP phone service and internet they serve up is as good as or better than what I got from ATT when I had them and the internet is much faster. Comcast TV/HDTV is far better than the Direct and Dish I had in the past as well. I can only remember 2-3 Comcast outages in the 3-4 years I have had tripple play. Once was because PG&E power was out for 12 hours and my phone batter backup was only good for about 6 hrs...

Hey, Welcome to the Bay Area by the way!

MikeL · 07-22-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downwithopp

Comcast cable feels like its out for a hour or two at least once a week. The internet is pretty fast and reliable though.

Go figure

Yeah agreed. I used to have Comcast Cable and the speed was great but we went weeks without internet a few times and I'm in a major suburb. I eventually gave up and switched to AT&T SBC Yahoo DSL. For like $35 a month I get their fastest package.

Jimbabwe · 07-23-2010, 11:15 AM

We have comcast and really like it. We have had problems with our DVR machines (like freezing up and not recording the Daytona 500 last year) but we just take them back to the Comcast stores they have here. It was as simple as giving them our phone number, and exchanging the DVR boxes.

I haven't had problems with their customer service on the phone either.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 07-25-2010, 03:26 PM

I use AT&T DSL, speed is a bit slow at times. The AT&T uptime is ok. Welcome to the Bay Area, why the move?

Revo1 · 07-25-2010, 05:05 PM

Comcast is a big on good promo prices that turn into EXPENSIVE regular prices after 3 months. However, we're stuck with them. No one else covers our area :(

View Poll Results: Which Service Provider
Comcast	6	37.50%
Time Warner	1	6.25%
Other	9	56.25%
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07-22-2010, 06:50 PM	#1
WiccaJew Drives: Black & Blue 1SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Back In The Desert Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Moving to Northern California Hey everyone I am moving to California in the San Larendo area and I first want to say Hi to everyone and I also was wondering what you guys might recommend for internet service providers. Right now I have qwest in Albuquerque, but I don't think they offer them in California. I have heard mixed about Time Warner, and pretty good things about comcast. Although comcast is usually the most expensive. Or if there are any other recommendations let me know. Thanks Guys!

07-22-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,608 View My Garage	Is Verizon FIOS in the area?? I have been wanting to try it, but not here yet. I have ATT DSL, no idea on cable. HaHa first vote! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

07-22-2010, 07:02 PM	#3
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	time warner is absolutely terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if it's offered in the area, get verizon FiOS!! i just switched over and it's bad ass!! great deal for tv, internet, and phone for $150/month for 2 years. __________________

07-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#6
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Comcast is Win. Congrats on your new move... Comcast or AT&T are the two ones that I would recommend. Comcast has terrible cable service though. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-22-2010, 07:05 PM	#4
gabraddock Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,407 View My Garage	I have Atnt. They have been the best so far! Comcast sucks! I would rather use Morris Code then ever use Comcast services again!

07-22-2010, 07:26 PM	#5
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,154 View My Garage	I have AT&T but I haven't tried any of the others you listed. AT&T isn't bad but I feel it could be better.

07-22-2010, 09:40 PM	#9
Downwithopp Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 352	Comcast cable feels like its out for a hour or two at least once a week. The internet is pretty fast and reliable though. Go figure

07-22-2010, 10:03 PM	#10
DjD Classic Owner Drives: 1969 Ragtop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N. Calif Posts: 37 View My Garage	Only Bay Area Verizon landline is in Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Novato and the last 5 year plan I saw there was no Fios planned for the area. Maybe with sale to Fronter (sp) of all the other territory they will re-think it but I doubt it! ATT has problems, they didn't run their fiber to the customer and the bit of copper left in the system causes a big bandwidth road block. Comcast has the best overall product, phone, TV and internet going since you can't get Verizon Fios here. I may be wrong but Comcast ate up all the Time Warner in the bay area about a decade ago... I have Comcast and the VOIP phone service and internet they serve up is as good as or better than what I got from ATT when I had them and the internet is much faster. Comcast TV/HDTV is far better than the Direct and Dish I had in the past as well. I can only remember 2-3 Comcast outages in the 3-4 years I have had tripple play. Once was because PG&E power was out for 12 hours and my phone batter backup was only good for about 6 hrs... Hey, Welcome to the Bay Area by the way! __________________ ...Dennis www.camaros.net www.camaroslimited.com

07-23-2010, 11:15 AM	#12
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	We have comcast and really like it. We have had problems with our DVR machines (like freezing up and not recording the Daytona 500 last year) but we just take them back to the Comcast stores they have here. It was as simple as giving them our phone number, and exchanging the DVR boxes. I haven't had problems with their customer service on the phone either.

07-25-2010, 03:26 PM	#13
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,677 View My Garage	I use AT&T DSL, speed is a bit slow at times. The AT&T uptime is ok. Welcome to the Bay Area, why the move? __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 550rwhp 540 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

07-25-2010, 05:05 PM	#14
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Comcast is a big on good promo prices that turn into EXPENSIVE regular prices after 3 months. However, we're stuck with them. No one else covers our area :( __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

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