I want to know why most DSL providers use the "first-timer" scam. Not only that, but what is the cheapest yet reliable DSL provider without all the "hidden" garbage? I hate the "first-timer" deals with any kind of internet, since they aren't the real price of a service. I don't know which DSL internet providers have set prices for their internet services.
2007-10-19 08:07:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
not all dsl providers do a teaser rate...at&t has prices that don't really change, as a matter of fact, at&t gives the same price for anyone that agrees to a 1 year commitment or not, but you do get 1 month free if you do the 1 yr commitment. and lastly, if a new "promo" price comes out and you are an existing customer, just tell the service rep that you'll go to dsl extreme if they don't let you have the new promo price, and they'll cave in, they've been told to basically , and as far as cable being "faster"? that's non-sense too, each internet connection depends on the cleanliness of the circuit and the amount of internet trafiic at the web address you're going to..cable just has a good marketing group
2007-10-20 14:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by carlsbad_chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Compitition, is the main reason for the first timer deals.
Every single one of the providers out there are after NEW CUSTOMERS, (More Money). the actual cost of the product that they offer is a pitance in comparison to the service they provide. Same as a Coke the actual cost is pennies yet you sure can't get one for that. same with most things that are offered today.
The initial cash outlay for the technology for DSL or Cable service is very expensive but if you spraed that cost over the millions of subscribers, not only do they recoop there money in a hurry, they really need trucks to haul it all to the bank.
Cable is as you know the best but the cost is high.
Followed by DSL
and then bringing up the rear is Dial up.
Don
2007-10-19 08:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Don M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'as much as' is the operative area of that provider call. it is not specific, and relies upon completely on how far you're from the closest replace, besides as a results of fact the commonplace of lines. I even have 'as much as 8mb', which rather runs at around 6mb.
2016-12-29 18:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by laurella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋