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NFT: What option is better Xfinity or Directv or FIOS?

NYG27 : 9/2/2014 11:45 am
I cut the cord two years ago and locked in a great monthly price from Xfinity as my ISP for just $30 per month. Although next month, my two year promotion is over and my internet bill will be jumping up to $60-70+ range.

I figured at that price, Might as well pay a bit more and get the TV + Internet packages provided by either Xfinity, Directv or FIOS.

As for our TV habits, very basic. All I care about is getting NFL Network (some combo of Red Zone or Sunday Ticket) and basic cable stations like FX, AMC, Discovery and Disney\Nick channels for the kids.

I'm not a fan of Xfinity and since I already have internet with them, I'm not qualified for their "New" customer promotional rates for just adding TV. If they are the best option, I have no issues going with them.

Directv is offering $85 per month for TV and Internet (via Verizon FIOS) for the first year. Although second year, they bump up my monthly payment by $17. Benefit here is free Sunday Ticket this year.

FIOS in my opinion is the best bang for the buck. They'll lock me in for two years at $85 for TV\Internet and I'll get the Red Zone channel.

Before I make up my mind tomorrow and order one of their services, I wanted to get feedback from BBI in which you guys prefer?
fios is offering 300 dollar gift card  
CruzShip52 : 9/2/2014 11:47 am : link
to all new members

def fios
ppl  
sshin05 : 9/2/2014 11:47 am : link
have always told me that FIOS was the best option but it was compared to Time Warner or Comcast so it's not much of a competition. However, they rave about FIOS all the time.
FIOS and it isnt even close  
GMAN4LIFE : 9/2/2014 11:51 am : link
Comcast sucks and their speeds cant match FIOS...


My apologies for millering. I need a new TV.  
Marty in Albany : 9/2/2014 12:13 pm : link
Time to replace my 61" Samsung DLP.

Anyone have an opinion on the new curved screen TVs?

FiOS is awesome  
jcn56 : 9/2/2014 12:19 pm : link
It's not cheap, but it's awesome.
RE: My apologies for millering. I need a new TV.  
Stan from LA : 9/2/2014 12:37 pm : link
In comment 11837172 Marty in Albany said:
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Time to replace my 61" Samsung DLP.

Anyone have an opinion on the new curved screen TVs?


The new Samsung LED curved 4K TV is awesome. Best thing on the market. You can now get them fir under 2K. Sony now has a version as well.

Just stay away from the discount bin plasmas. They can't give those things away.
Ignore Stan.  
Peter in Atlanta : 9/2/2014 12:52 pm : link
He's spent too much time with a joystick in his hand standing too close to a cathode ray tube.

Per CNET:

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The HU9000 would be an impressive flagship-level TV even without the curve. Its picture quality is top-notch for an LED LCD, albeit not quite as good as the Sony X900B or the best plasmas of 2013, including Samsung's own F8500, now officially the last great plasma TV.


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