Chiefs U-Verse vs. DSL. - Page 2

Micjones · 08-21-2012, 08:14 AM

I'm moving about 100 yards to a new apartment and AT&T tells me DSL service isn't available there. That's good news and bad news. I can rid myself of my home phone, but I had to buy a new modem.

Looks like my service will be four times faster AND cheaper.
I'm happy about that part, but I'm curious about the quality of the service.

If you have it, how does the U-Verse HSI stack up to DSL? Better?

Micjones · 08-22-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

if delivered over copper, uverse technically is dsl, just a newer version.

Nope. It won't be. They told me the copper lines run on the street I currently live on, but not on the street I'm moving to.

nstygma · 08-23-2012, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Nope. It won't be. They told me the copper lines run on the street I currently live on, but not on the street I'm moving to.

typically they run fiber to the neighborhood then from there, copper to the home. in new homes and some multi-unit dwellings, they bring fiber right in to the prem. either way is pretty good.
what's your u/d rate going to be?

Deberg_1990 · 08-23-2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

typically they run fiber to the neighborhood then from there, copper to the home. in new homes and some multi-unit dwellings, they bring fiber right in to the prem. either way is pretty good.
what's your u/d rate going to be?

Yea, mostly its fiber to the street and copper to the house from there. Ive had Uverse for close to 5 years now and love it. and yes technically Uverse is DSL (ADSL). Its just all wrapped up into one package with your video service.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nstygma

typically they run fiber to the neighborhood then from there, copper to the home. in new homes and some multi-unit dwellings, they bring fiber right in to the prem. either way is pretty good.
what's your u/d rate going to be?

$32 for the first year.
$48 following.

Fish · 08-23-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Four times to be exact.
I'm excited about that...
Dropbox will be my bestest friend now.

Internet speeds are never exact.

**Dartgod** · 08-23-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

$32 for the first year.
$48 following.

I believe he meant the upload/download rates. Do you have the 12Mbs service?

htismaqe · 08-23-2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Internet speeds are never exact.

Switched speeds are close though.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I believe he meant the upload/download rates. Do you have the 12Mbs service?

I completely over looked the "u/d" part.
Hahaha.

12mbps.
I'm currently at 3mbps.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 08:49 AM

Can I connect wirelessly to the U-Verse modem or will I still need my router?

**Dartgod** · 08-23-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Can I connect wirelessly to the U-Verse modem or will I still need my router?

You will use the U-Verse modem for your wireless connection.

Be sure to find out how to change the password to connect to wireless because the default one is a bitch to type/remember.

I don't recall offhand how to do that, but it's not that difficult.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

You will use the U-Verse modem for your wireless connection.

Be sure to find out how to change the password to connect to wireless because the default one is a bitch to type/remember.

I don't recall offhand how to do that, but it's not that difficult.

Awesome!

I'll call customer service to find out how to change the wireless password.
Thanks.

Deberg_1990 · 08-23-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Can I connect wirelessly to the U-Verse modem or will I still need my router?

Yes you can. Heres a good UVerse forum. If you post a question, thre are usually a few AT&T techs on there.

http://www.uverseusers.com/index.php...m_smf&Itemid=2

AT&T has their own official forum as well, but its more sanitized.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Yes you can. Heres a good UVerse forum. If you post a question, thre are usually a few AT&T techs on there.

http://www.uverseusers.com/index.php...m_smf&Itemid=2

AT&T has their own official forum as well, but its more sanitized.

I'm good to go then.

I should receive the modem in the mail today.
Service will be on by 8pm tonight.

I won't be in the new place until Saturday though.

Micjones · 08-23-2012, 09:51 AM

Just got my modem!

Too bad I'll have to wait for a few days to set it up.
I'd like to see how beneficial this faster service will be.

I have some big studio files to upload to my Dropbox folder soon.
Shit took FOREVER (several hours) last time using the Desktop version.

**BigRedChief** · 08-23-2012, 05:02 PM

I loved UVerse. 4X faster than DSL and 1/4 the price. You can record 4 programs at once. I miss the TV but I'm getting 40meg for $30 a month now.

Theres a big UVerse thread in the media center.

08-21-2012, 08:14 AM
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	U-Verse vs. DSL. I'm moving about 100 yards to a new apartment and AT&T tells me DSL service isn't available there. That's good news and bad news. I can rid myself of my home phone, but I had to buy a new modem. Looks like my service will be four times faster AND cheaper. I'm happy about that part, but I'm curious about the quality of the service. If you have it, how does the U-Verse HSI stack up to DSL? Better?
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Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	Can I connect wirelessly to the U-Verse modem or will I still need my router? __________________ It's like when I'm right I'm right, when I'm wrong I could been right, so I'm still right cause I coulda been wrong.
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08-23-2012, 09:51 AM	#29
Micjones Whose house? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $10005180	Just got my modem! Too bad I'll have to wait for a few days to set it up. I'd like to see how beneficial this faster service will be. I have some big studio files to upload to my Dropbox folder soon. Shit took FOREVER (several hours) last time using the Desktop version. __________________ It's like when I'm right I'm right, when I'm wrong I could been right, so I'm still right cause I coulda been wrong.
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08-23-2012, 05:02 PM	#30
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-801038 VARSITY	I loved UVerse. 4X faster than DSL and 1/4 the price. You can record 4 programs at once. I miss the TV but I'm getting 40meg for $30 a month now. Theres a big UVerse thread in the media center. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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