SBC DSL for $14.95

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: RobCur
Dune 2, so I see now. This is a conspiracy? Oh now I get!!! Thanks a million buddy, very clever.

No its no conspiracy. BTW, what does one of the first RTS games ever, Dune 2 have to do with anything here?
Like I said, most of the time not even nessasary to tell them that. Just ask to get on the current plan in return for a year contract. Normally thats all thats needed. SBC likes it when people are on 1 year contracts.
But obviously since you and I have been talking about the subject of canceling (albeit not very seriously), we've been thinking about it. So you are telling the truth if you have to say that.

 

[dc]

your username. big fat slow tank that rolled into enemies bases and self destructed. lol.

no idea how it relates to this thread though. lol.

edit: sonic tanks for the win!

 

[Baked]

I'm gonna call 'em up and upgrade my service to 3MB tomorrow. We'll see if they'll give me the $25/month deal.

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: dc
your username. big fat slow tank that rolled into enemies bases and self destructed. lol.

no idea how it relates to this thread though. lol.

edit: sonic tanks for the win!

Yeah, I remember sonic tanks, deviators, and DevAstatOr tanks. Notice the A and O. Not how my name is spelled

Good ole dune 2.

 

[Staples]

Maybe SBC will actually be able to compete.

The only reason I got rid of SBC in the first place was because of their stupid 128kbps upload. I see they finally raised it. 6 years too late.

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: Staples
Maybe SBC will actually be able to compete.

The only reason I got rid of SBC in the first place was because of their stupid 128kbps upload. I see they finally raised it. 6 years too late.

Yeah now its 384kbit or 512kbit depending if you get the 1.5mbit or 3mbit plan.
Many cable companies are capping upload now to 128kbit or 384kbit (at least thats what I've heard from friends on cable), so the 512kbit on the 3meg plan is pretty decent.

 

[imported_whatever]

link doesn't work

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: whatever
link doesn't work

Does for me. But if not, try this link:
http://www.sbc.com/gen/general?pid=1080...alize&prod-snip=dsl_res_special_offers
And pick your state.
Or just go to http://www02.sbc.com/DSL and pick "Residential special packages and offers" then pick your state.

 

[9ball]

ahhh Dune 2, one of the best games ever!!!!!

my company is paying for my broadband, otherwise I would jump on this. I think its time for my dad to get connected.

 

[RobCur]

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: dc
your username. big fat slow tank that rolled into enemies bases and self destructed. lol.

no idea how it relates to this thread though. lol.

edit: sonic tanks for the win!

Yeah, I remember sonic tanks, deviators, and DevAstatOr tanks. Notice the A and O. Not how my name is spelled

Good ole dune 2.

http://www.dune2k.com/

 

[RobCur]

Type: Advanced Battle Tank
Armament: Dual 190mm guns
Speed: 20 km/h (tracked)
Armor: Heavy
Crew: 3
House: Harkonnen
Developed by the Harkonnens, this tank fires dual plasma charges. It is the most powerful tank on Dune, yet it is very slow. The Devastator is nuclear powered, and may become unstable in combat.
http://www.dune2k.com/?page=duniverse-duneII&show=extra-special

 

[computeruser]

ok.. got them to change my rate.. took about 18 minutes total including hold time. Initially, I tried the phone number that someone mentioned earlier.. and got another lady who insisted the plan was for new subscribers online only. However, she did redirect me to customer care. I was on hold with no music or anything.. so i started wondering if anyone would come on.. but eventually a guy did. He was very helpful and just changed me to the new plan. I'm not sure if it was made easier by the fact my last SBC DSL contract had just expired too. Saves me $12/month. yippee! Good luck with your efforts!

 

[ncage]

WOOHOO. I am a current customer. On thier web site it states only for "new" customers but when i called they gave it to me i just had to renew my contract .

 

[Baked]

Update! I called SBC DSL this morning, talked to some tier one CSR, who kept telling me I can't change my service to the 3MB plan w/ the promote rate, that I'd have to cancel my current 1.5MB plan and order the 3MB promote plan online. I got totally pissed off and when she asked me to rate the CS, I said 1. Asked me how I can change that rating, I said, give me the 3MB promote rate, damn you. So the CSR transfered me to some unlisted number, talked to some tier 2 guy, explained to him what I wanted, and he went ahead and changed it for me in 5 minutes. 3MB/512KB for $25. Yeah baby!

 

[Randolphjo]

I've had SBC DSL for several years and haven't had any problems with them. When I signed up for DSL with them years ago, I got a static IP address for $49,00/month (I don't recall the speeds).

When SBC took over Pacific Bell telephone in my area, SBC upgraded my DSL service to the Pro package (1.5 down/384 up) for the same rate of $49/mo. I have a different long distance carrier. Last year, I called SBC and told them I was shopping around for DSL service and asked for a better rate to stay with them. I got the Pro DSL package with the static IP for $35/month (approximately).

Earlier this month I received mail from SBC stating that my special DSL rate was up for renewal and if I didn't renew within 30 days, that my rate would revert back to the $59.99/mo. rate. I was willing to renew for $35/mo. but I wanted to get a new DSL modem for free as my old DSL modem was about 5 years old. I called the SBC DSL renewal department and told them of the letter from SBC regarding my special rate and that I'd been shopping other companies for rates. The rep immediately offered me $29.99/mo for my Static IP Pro package - based on a one-year commitment. I said I'd do it, but that I needed a new modem for free. I got it without any problem.

I just renewed my SBC DSLservice for $29.95/month for a year, got a new DSL modem for free and got to keep my static IP. I've checked my download and upload speeds regularly on http://www.dslreports.com/tools, and I'm happy to say that my download and upload speeds have always been higher than the 1.5/384 service I'm paying for. I'm very satisfied with SBC DSL.

(edited to add)
This is a great place to check out DSL providers, ratings, pricing and various tests - for free.
DSL Reports website

 

[Athena]

Originally posted by: Devistater
A lot of times the key is to call back and get another rep, one who knows something. Or try the retention deparment direct, they will know and be more willing to do it to keep a customer (as previously mentioned a number of times).

The reps are not supposed to mention promotional prices to callers, you have to say the magic word "cancel" then they can offer the promotion as a concession to save the account.

 

[irwincur]

I called yesterday evening to consolidate my bills and she gave me a 'deal' on the high speed Internet. $3.00 off to $27.00. Now, the odd thing is that it is $25.00 - what the hell. She couldn't have clued me in a few hours before and hooked me up with a bit more off. On top of that, I would have been way more willing to keep my 1.5/384 (which is fine for what I do) and have had them drop the price $12.00 from where it was.

They are definitely getting a call from me today. The whole point of my call was to reduce my bill.

 

[bhaney]

Thank you, OP! I called over lunch and magically my bill went from $49.95 to $14.95. It was sky high because I let my contract lapse a month ago with the intention of going to cable... F cable, this is much cheaper and less of a headache.

-Brett.

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: RobCur

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: dc
your username. big fat slow tank that rolled into enemies bases and self destructed. lol.

no idea how it relates to this thread though. lol.

edit: sonic tanks for the win!

Yeah, I remember sonic tanks, deviators, and DevAstatOr tanks. Notice the A and O. Not how my name is spelled

Good ole dune 2.

http://www.dune2k.com/

Dune2k != Dune2. Dune2k has worse gameplay, they nerfed stuff.

 

[Maximus96]

sweet, i just got rerated at the $14.95 deal. once you transfer to 'retention dept' its a piece of cake. i got shot down 3 times from the initial CSRs that pick up the call. but when i asked to be transfered to retentions, the CSR there rerated me w/o any questions.

 

[Merlyn3D]

Originally posted by: ryanv12
SBC is a good company.

Ha!

Yeah, comcast sucks and everyone knows it, but SBC a GOOD company? When I ordered DSL from them, they couldn't get it working at all. After 12 hours on and off the phone with them, I gave up and when to a local DSL company that works through SBC's lines, whereas in 3 weeks SBC couldn't get my DSL working, this company had it working in 4 days. I now have comcrap cable internet because it's faster (when it's up), but going back to SBC and signing a contract is something I definitely will not be doing.

 

[Maximus96]

I've had nothing but good experience with my SBC DSL. it was up and running before the scheduled date, and i had only 1 down time that lasted about 30minutes for the past 1.5 years. the speed has always been consistent w/o any hiccups.

 

[RobCur]

Originally posted by: bhaney
Thank you, OP! I called over lunch and magically my bill went from $49.95 to $14.95. It was sky high because I let my contract lapse a month ago with the intention of going to cable... F cable, this is much cheaper and less of a headache.

-Brett.

14.95 is most juicy! Mmmmmm...

 

[RobCur]

Originally posted by: Merlyn3D

Originally posted by: ryanv12
SBC is a good company.

Ha!

Yeah, comcast sucks and everyone knows it, but SBC a GOOD company? When I ordered DSL from them, they couldn't get it working at all. After 12 hours on and off the phone with them, I gave up and when to a local DSL company that works through SBC's lines, whereas in 3 weeks SBC couldn't get my DSL working, this company had it working in 4 days. I now have comcrap cable internet because it's faster (when it's up), but going back to SBC and signing a contract is something I definitely will not be doing.

Their doing this to kill competition. I think it's working.

 

[RobCur]

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: RobCur

Originally posted by: Devistater

Originally posted by: dc
your username. big fat slow tank that rolled into enemies bases and self destructed. lol.

no idea how it relates to this thread though. lol.

edit: sonic tanks for the win!

Yeah, I remember sonic tanks, deviators, and DevAstatOr tanks. Notice the A and O. Not how my name is spelled

Good ole dune 2.

http://www.dune2k.com/

Dune2k != Dune2. Dune2k has worse gameplay, they nerfed stuff.

Command and conquer engine was used on dune2k, and so it's like a downgrade. It's not an improvement at all it was just made so users of dune2 lovers can play it on windows