What's the cheapest way to get cable internet if you do not want cable TV as well?

Question

Can anyone recommend a provider? Most people in my location go via charter.net, but everyone I know with cable internet gets cable internet and TV--we don't want cable TV, just the internet. Should I look at DSL instead? What's the difference?

Also, I don't want a land line--we use cell phones only.

Answer 1

The options you have depend on the area you live in.

You'll have to call the cable companies in your area to find out what the rates are for just the internet access option. Usually you end up paying an additional $10-15 per month if you don't subscribe to a cable TV package.

DSL is a good option that is often much cheaper than cable. As someone else said, it uses your phone line but DOES NOT interfere with your ability to receive and make phone calls. Typically it is a bit slower than cable (there are a lot of exceptions I'm not going to discuss), but both DSL and cable are more than 50 times faster than dial-up. In that respect, it doesn't really matter which one you go with. If you just want to surf the net and occassionally download large files, DSL will be more than enough for you.

Answer 2

The difference between DSL and cable, from a non-technical perspective, is that DSL uses your phone lines, whereas cable uses a special cable laid by the cable TV company (although confusingly this cable can then also be used for phone calls). All the other differences are technical - you could get better or cheaper service on one or the other, but it all depends (exactly) where you live and what deals the providers are prepared to offer. Find providers in your area and get a price from each of them and then choose. If you don't want TV you may still find that a phone/internet bundle works out cheapest (regardless of connection type).

Answer 3

Go to the United Kingdom. You have to have a Government license or something to even watch TV... har har. If government gets involved [like President Carter with gasoline prices] .. you have instant lack of product and long lines .. companies just sell the service elsewhere in other countries.. You lose all around sorry.

Answer 4

find your neighbours cable in the front of there house and attach a cable of it running into your house! If you buy a set top box on the cheap you can have the internet and cable for nothing! hahahahahahaha! If only it was that easy!

Answer 5

How does a question from Saginaw get posted in the UK & Ireland section?
Was it on purpose?
Is there something wrong with the filter?

I suspect that, for any worthwhile answers, this would have to be reposted in the United States section.

Answer 6

I have broadband and phone from telewest but no TV, just tell them what you want..

Answer 7

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Answer 8

ask telewest and tell them what you want

Answer 9

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