Thread: Review: AT&T U-VERSE

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Again thanks for all the info. As for how far I am from the VRAD, I am pretty close. I figure about 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile.

I also wanted to say that I went back and chatted with somebody else and you were correct. He offered me the extra $100 back. How long do you have to have it before you get your rebates? How much do they charge for each of their boxes.

Again thanks for everybody's help.

I almost forgot, when I signed up I was told that I would get Stars and Showtime free. I asked the guy that I was chatting with, how long would I get those channels for free, I was told that they would be free as long as I didn't change my programming. Also when I was placing my order on line, I didn't see any place that asked how many boxes I want. Will the installer have extra boxes or do I need to call them. Again thanks for your help.

You should be able to check on the rebates a couple weeks after the order. As far as extra boxes go the option to add more should have been on the order form. I would call them to add before they come out. Each box is an additional $7.
The free Starz and Showtime depends on your programming package U300 and U400 have the Movie package which includes those channels.

I signed up to get the U-200 package. I was told that I would get Showtime, Starz and The Movie Channels for free as long as I didn't change my programming package. I did call and order the extra receiver and they did tell me that there was a $7 charge for that receiver. The DVR is free. no monthly charge that that receiver. My install date is 07/29 between 12-2. I had to call another number and have my dry DSL disconnected on the 07/28. I am very much looking forward to the install. I have suspended D* for two months at no charge, so that I can try out U-verse.

Can someone who switched recently from Dish Network to Uverse tell me if they are happy with their move? I am thinking of switching, because they have some channels I want that Dish does not.

Also, I see on their website, they have 4 Streams per household. Does that mean, 4 different people can watch 4 HD channels at the same time? Or from what I have read, does that mean 2 HD streams and 2 SD? Has the HD quality improved over the last couple of years. I am afraid of switching due to some older comments about HD quality. Based on one post, it seems it has improved.

Does anyone know if they are getting MLB Network soon?

Originally Posted by bayzbol44

Also, I see on their website, they have 4 Streams per household. Does that mean, 4 different people can watch 4 HD channels at the same time? Or from what I have read, does that mean 2 HD streams and 2 SD?

Does anyone know if they are getting MLB Network soon?

If you are 2200' or closer you can get the 4 streams (2hd/2sd) They do have a new profile that will allow 3hd streams but that won't come until phase 3 (no date on that roll out).

MLB Network is a big ? on U-Verse as well as CBS College Sports.

As far as quality goes I can't compare yet I am still waiting for my install, but like you I am moving from Dish to U-Verse.

your PQ will vary, depending on the install, and the wiring in your household; some folks are thrilled, while others hate it..My PQ was fine until about 2 months ago, and now I suffer from pizelation/macroblocking, and occasional picture freezage, so I am leaving Uverse.
you get 4 TOTAL Streams, and only 2 HD...Their "3HD Profile" has NOT been officially confirmed, so if that is important to you, don't switch. Yes, 4 people can watch THE SAME HD program, but you can NOT watch/record 4 different HD shows at the same time..
There are tons of rumors ALL THE TIME about what is and what is not coming, but dont pay any attention to them, since most do NOT happen..I've been waiting for on screen caller id for a year now, and its still not here.

Review Update on Uverse:

Ok, I ve had Uverse over a year now. It is new to my area.
After loads of trouble. Several equipment changes and over 9 service calls.
Uverse finally works great!

No more picture freezing or picture drop outs.

Im very happy ''now'' with the service. I hung in there and it really has gotten better.

So, the HD picture is almost equal to directs HD. SD is by far the best. Dare I say Uverse has more primium channels in HD then the two sat cos?
Love the new HD shorts..Nice addition.

Ok whats the downside?
Limited streams and you cant yet pause live tv with non dvr units at least not in my area.

I still have dish..Why??? Dvr is still better than anything out there.
But have down graded since they took down Voom.

Just cant say goodbye to that darn 722 dvr..its that good.