Another choice is now available in many areas of the United States 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 companies, now you may be able to get AT&T U-verse services in your neighborhood. Let’s look at a few of the frequently asked questions about U-verse.
Does AT&T 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 TV than satellite television. Sign up for the Uverse Home DVR and your setup is just like satellite television
What kind of specials is AT&T offering with Uverse service?
These of course change from time to time. Current offers 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 $110 a month for the first year. Sometimes the promotional price can go for as long as a year, but check with AT&T for the current offer.
How fast is the Uverse download speed?
There are several different levels of service that can be selected. The slowest level of service is the U-verse Express, which is 1.5 Mbps, and the highest is the Max18 service, which reaches up to 18 Mbps, great for downloading movies or even video conferencing. Of course AT&T U-verse rates differ based on the level of service.
What are some of the features of the home phone service?
The AT&T Voice unlimited plans include all of the local and long distance calling. Other call features include three way calling, call forwarding and call waiting so you won’t ever miss an important call. 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.
