I have been looking at Uverse and the possibility or getting Uverse for some time. I am not qualified to get Uverse TV at this time. Recently while checking on Uverse TV availability, I see I can now get Uverse Internet and Phone. At that point I found out that Uverse is available at the "Cross Connect Box" or "Pedestal" or what ever you call the equipment that I am connected to up the street. Unfortunately I am too many wire feet from that pedestal to get Uverse TV.
Fast Forward to today where I see an e-mail sent out from AT&T saying I was now qualified to get Uverse Internet at Speeds "Up To 18M" This peeked my interest as my current 6M connection leaves a little to be desired these days. I have been an AT&T DSL customer for over 10 years, so I understand the "Up To" part of that statement.
When I originally received DSL, I was informed that I was 19.2k feet from the DSLAM, but I have been receiving a steady 6 Mbps DSL Service. Upon further investigation, Some UVERSE people alluded in a statement in their area that I would not see much over 1.5 Mbps. Does that sound right?
At this point, I guess my question is whether this would be a smart move?
After speeking with a technician in my area, he assured me that sooner or later All the UVerse Services (TV Phone and Internet) would be available to me. He also gave me no guarantee as to how soon that would be happening.
If I were to upgrade to Uverse Phone and Internet, How much would change concerning my CPE?
I would like faster internet speeds, but I would never upgrade the speed at the expense of decreased reliability. One thing I can say right now is, While AT&T's 6M Internet service is not the fastest available, It is by far much more constant, steady, and reliable than anything else available in this area.
Thanks
Royce
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