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CR likes telco TV over cable
In the for-what-it's-worth category, Consumer Reports magazine has endorsed the TV services of AT&T and Verizon Communications over those of the companies' cable TV competitors. Telco TV services have received strong endorsements in similar surveys and reports, and telcos had a pretty good in 2008 winning subscribers over to their new TV platforms.
However, it became apparent late last month that those same telcos will not be too quick to compete on price. It's quite likely that some consumers took advantage of telco TV launch promotions to get away from frequent cable TV price hikes, but according to an Engadget report just before Christmas, it sounds like AT&T will be raising some U-verse TV feature prices for some customers beginning next month.
For more:
- Kansas City.com covers the CR honors
- Engadget has the price report
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Comments
Posted by Anonymous | January 6, 2009 - 4:46pm
I just got notice that Verizon is raising prices this year for its FiOS TV, Internet and phone services in northern NJ...I guess the honeymoon is over. That being said, i am generally happier with their service across the board relative to Comcast who i gave up on in 2007.
Posted by Anonymous | October 7, 2009 - 7:36pm
No awards in the lowering of the customers bill department. We will pay year after year for their greatness with an increase. Thank them with your check every month and send a thank you note to J.D.Powers for bestowing them with this rank.....
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