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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by justtxyank, Jul 8, 2013.

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  1. justtxyank

    justtxyank Member

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    I'm thinking about dumping my current internet service and going with Clear's Faster Home for maybe 6 months. My goal is to do this so I can get the new customer deals from Comcast 6 months from now if I need to bundle up with TV and Internet to get the dang Rockets.

    Anyone use Clear? Thoughts on it? I don't do much streaming at home (will probably do none in August as probably canceling my Prime subscription) but I do download movies on DTV's on Demand.
     
    #1 justtxyank, Jul 8, 2013
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    Clear stopped expanding as they ran out of funds a long long time ago. They still have towers up and running but not sure if they are being maintained. In some areas, you'll get good service but in a lot of areas, it is extremely spotty and has terrible indoor penetration due to the frequency Clear runs off of (2.5ghz) . Clear is esentially the original Spring 4G Wimax.

    Have you tried speaking with retention at Comcast? A lot of times if you get the right rep and mention a competitors name (don't just say i want to switch, say you want to go with at&t) and they'll offer you something along those lines
     
    #2 Scionxa, Jul 8, 2013
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    If you can get a good signal, clear is good. If you can't then it sucks. I put my modem in my window and secured it with velcro tape and I had a strong signal and consistent 5mb down and 2mb up, that's the highest I got which is decent, but not great.
     
    #3 jgreen91, Jul 8, 2013
  4. justtxyank

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    I've done that and Comcast gives me a really good rate right now. BUT, if I need to add one tv in October to get the Rox, I need to be a new customer. I can get my current internet and one room for the current price of my internet.

    I was going to switch to Uverse but they want 199 set up fee and a one year contract!
     
    #4 justtxyank, Jul 8, 2013
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    That's ridiculous, they must not be looking for new customers.
     
    #5 HR Dept, Jul 8, 2013
  6. The Captain

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    Hang up, call back and get a rep who gives a damn. There are always deals to be had.
     
    #6 The Captain, Jul 8, 2013
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    Clear sucks...dont bother
     
    #7 Houst0ne, Jul 8, 2013
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    Stay clear from this.
     
    #8 VanityHalfBlack, Jul 8, 2013
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    its awful. I woudnt plan on streaming games online if you have clear, and also p*rn for that matter
     
    #9 TexasTofu, Jul 8, 2013
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