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  1. Lifterguy

    Internet and phone?

    In my area, Verizon Fios is about $85 per month for both internet (15mbps) and phone (after the promotional period expires.) Internet alone is about $79 per month - unless you cut back to DSL like speeds of less than 5mbps - and that only saves about $10 per month. Right now I'm with Comcast...
  2. Lifterguy

    Time Warner Cable To Pull Viacom's MTV, VH1, Nick & Comedy Central Off (Averted)

    Requiring all providers (Satellite / Cable & Fios) to unbundle channels and price them ala carte based on the actual charges from the channel originator could eliminate these types of disputes. Here is how it would work: -The satellite / cable provider would charge a fee for service and a...
  3. Lifterguy

    QAM Tuner on new TV?

    My mom's old console TV is dying. She currenlty has the basic tier of Comcast (formerly Adelphia) digital cable, with the set-top box. She likes the digital music channels, but at age 78, having a separate tuner box can be confusing at times. I'm helping her shop for a new TV, and I'm...
  4. Lifterguy

    Integrated Tuner and Satellite, Do I need Satellite HD Box?

    Sorry Steve, but you'll still need to get the HD box from E* or D*. Your built in digital tuner will allow you go get Over-The-Air digital stations in your area, but no TV sets (that I'm aware of) have integrated Satellite tuners. (Some newer sets do have integrated "cable cards" that are...