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FAQ’s on U-Verse Service By AT&T

Posted: December 9th, 2009 | Category: Communications

A third choice is now available in many parts of the USA when it comes to cable television. While in the past you either had to go with whatever local cable company was in the area, or one of the satellite providers, now you may be able to get U-verse services in your neighborhood.Let’s look at a few of the FAQ’s about AT&T U-verse.

Does U-verse use a satellite dish?

No. AT&T is deploying fiber to the node, or FTTN technology to most of the major areas it serves. This fiber is deployed to a large serving terminal in each area, then the existing copper lines deliver the signal the rest of the way to your home. No satellite dish is needed, only the necessary receiving equipment is needed inside. So U-verse is actually more like cable than satellite TV.

What kind of deals is AT&T offering with Uverse service?

These of course change from time to time.Current specials generally match what cable TV companies offer for triple play bundles of voice, video and high speed internet. Usually, you can get all of these services for about 0 a month for the first year or so. Sometimes the promotional price can go for as long as a year, but check with AT&T for the current offer.

How quick is the Uverse internet speed?

There are several levels of service. The slowest level of service is the U-verse Express, which is 1.5 Mbps, and the highest is the Max18 service, which tops out at 18 Mbps, great for downloading video content.

What are some of the features of the U-verse home phone offer?

The AT&T Voice unlimited plans include all of the local and long distance calling. Other features include voice mail, call forwarding and call waiting. So if AT&T is your local phone company, a quick internet search or phone call can alert you to the availability of U-verse. If it is not yet available, you can still bundle your video service with AT&T with one of their Direct TV deals.