Saw this alternative deal when I looked up Shortacash's roadrunner post. Be kind-first post-give green!!
"Verizon Online High Speed Internet Power Package Annual Plan-Verizon Ships Equipment" You get: 3000 Kbps Download Speed, 768 Kbps Upload One year commitment.
You pay for: Gateway router: $20 up front. Six months @$20=$120. Six months @35=$210. Less Rebate of $150. Net $200 year or $16.67 per month.
Already have this service on one of our 2 Verizon phone lines billed @$30/mo, so I put it on the other. I get 600Kb upload/2700Kb download at dslreports.com currently in NYC.
Rebate $150 through Circuit City program number PBK74. Valid for purchase 11.18 to 12.27, submit by 3/28/2008 with your first bill. REBATE FORM
To check if deal is available in your location, go: CC Start Page Click on "internet services" in left column, then go to incomm site and input
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ALREADY HAVE VERIZON INTERNET ON THIS LINE IT WILL NOT SHOW UP AS A CHOICE! ********************** 11.28 Update: 1) Was called today by VZ-service active Dec 7 or b4.
2)Also, when I wanted to replace my ancient Westall 6100 b4 addding slingbox, VZ wanted $100-drove me to check other services (yeah, VZ sucks that way). If like me, you don't currently use a router, then consider the one they give you as additional savings.
3)Roadrunner (TWC) signup page in NYC says only 384Kb upload, which is why I took this deal instead of switching to RR. However, if you prefer RR or can't get VZ, TWC CS did offer me a straight $30 a month (already am TWC customer for TV) for 1 year, which is not a terrible deal, normally $45/mo here.
Well I just saw this today as well and was about to cancel my CRAPCAST since they didn't have hgtv and was getting the triple play for 110/month after tax.. then they offered me cable+ internet for 64.99 + bonus preferred channels when I told them I was going to cancel and goto verizon. But overall still good deal Opee
I called Verizon to cancel my existing DSL service. The rep offered me this speed at 19.99 (with one year commitment).
I think this option is better for those having existing DSL service from Verizon. This way, you don't have to go for loss of service during disconnect, wait and reconnect.
CheapCheap1 said: numismatist said: ............ I get 600Mb upload/2700Mb download at dslreports.com currently in NYC.
Are you serious? 600Mb upload/2700Mb download...your line must be, at least, an OC-3 level ??? I think the right units are kbps: kilobits/second. Divide by 10 for kilobytes. If you are thinking that a byte has 8 bits and not 10 you are correct, but the transmission protocol has overhead.
gardener28
Member
posted: Nov. 28, 2007 @ 11:09a
comcast is doing the same $150 off promotion. the differences are: Pro, no contract slightly faster (6MB)
Con, 42.95 after 6 month got to be a cable TV customer.
LatestGreatest said: I called Verizon to cancel my existing DSL service. The rep offered me this speed at 19.99 (with one year commitment).
I think this option is better for those having existing DSL service from Verizon. This way, you don't have to go for loss of service during disconnect, wait and reconnect.
that was for 6 months. just called. then it will go to $34.99
Technically, this is not accurate. Comcast 6MB is shared between all your neighbors. So if there are 10 neighbors connecting at the same time, the speed will be 600Kb/sec.
Plus, it is a very big security hole, since you all are in the same “LAN”, any one with a little network knowledge and the right software tool can hack into any computers in his LAN “neighbors”. I learned that the hard way. Verizon is an end to end connection; no one can see you unless you invited them.
hadji said: LatestGreatest said: I called Verizon to cancel my existing DSL service. The rep offered me this speed at 19.99 (with one year commitment).
I think this option is better for those having existing DSL service from Verizon. This way, you don't have to go for loss of service during disconnect, wait and reconnect.
that was for 6 months. just called. then it will go to $34.99
Agreed. So you're better off getting the $150 and shelling out $20 for the router.
ok, I called cancellations and said I'd rather not cancel to get the CC offer-- BUT....--- VZ offered 6 months at $19.99 , I hesitated and then CSR threw in one month free, so I accepted. Then it's 29.99 until the next good offer comes. No mention was made of a one year contract. I am not currently on a contract- but just month to month at $29.99 for the last few months after my last FW-inspired VZ dsl deal ended. I have only a 1.5 mps down capability line. Thanks OP.
This $150 Cash Back less a $19.99 one time fee may actually be worth the canceling and being without DSL for four days (assuming you have no other access) especially if you can get a higher speed. (not sure if you would lose your email address-- a big pain).
Also, like OP said, --- enter another tel number in the search block if you have DSL on that line or the offers won't show for VZ-- very crafty. I am in NO VA.
Somehow Verizon is only charging me the old $14.99 for my DSL (768 down/128 up) And currently the going price is $24.99 for the same speed! My neighbor has it and is paying $22.95.
Must depend on when you sign up. My neighbor signed up 2 months after I did and yet he is paying more!
LOL.
gardener28
Member
posted: Nov. 29, 2007 @ 7:06p
That is totally true. Right now in my area, Germantown MD, Verizon offer $14.99 with 2 year contract, then it will be locked as the price for life. the speed is only 768K down though.
************** Update 11.30 Equipment arrived. Do NOT install their bloatware. Ever. Trust me. You'll be sorry if you do.
DO go to verizon.com and set up your preferred account log-in name- this is PERMANENT-so be careful.
AFTER this is done, use on-line chat to get your temporary password so you can set up a PPPOE connection, with or without a router. Took me 15 mintues of chat with a rude, stupid overseas CS rep (Note: when I was grad student in physics, Ivy League school, some of the very smartest guys were from South Asia-don't be prejudiced-too bad VZ just hires idiots no matter where they are from), to get him to understand that this is for VZ itself-not the router password! Maybe you will have better luck.
Finally, back to Verizon.com, change your password to something sane. Set up a PPPOE connection with control panel so you connect w/o the router if you have to. Power on router, attach, reboot. Open browser window, go to http://192.168.1.1/, configure the router for PPPOE. Reboot and check connectivity. You are done! **********************************************************************
trader889
Member
posted: Dec. 10, 2007 @ 2:54p
I signed up at CC for this and the rebate that printed out was for $50. Also, on my CC receipt it is showing as DSL1YRGTD2 which is not the same part number identified in the $150 rebate. You need part number DSL1YRGTD, no 2 at the end. I signed up for the 3m plan, not the 768k. Did anybody sign up at CC and get a receipt with the correct part number? Thanks.
I did all on the web using the links below and it came out right. I did not do it at a CC store....
luluchiboy
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 26, 2007 @ 7:06p
I just jumped on this deal BUT....
what equipment should I choose.. I don't understand the options that CC has..
Free Westell Gateway (N*) $0.0 Once Free Westell Modem* $0.0 Once Free Westell Gateway (N*) w/$2.49/mo Service Plan $0.0 Once
I just chose the first option...
whats a westell Gateway vs modem vs last choice???? Wasn't sure if the last choice charges u extra or not.
I hope I got the right one.
didiee
Senior Member
posted: Dec. 26, 2007 @ 7:59p
yeah, i just called and complaint to verizon. right now we have 768 up @17.99 He offered 19.99 for 3mb X 6 months then 29.99 X 6 months Still thinking... we have camcast before it worked fine. (33.33 X 12 - 150)/12 = 20.83 would be the comcast total after a year (up to 12 down and 768 up)
luluchiboy said: I just jumped on this deal BUT....
what equipment should I choose.. I don't understand the options that CC has..
Free Westell Gateway (N*) $0.0 Once Free Westell Modem* $0.0 Once Free Westell Gateway (N*) w/$2.49/mo Service Plan $0.0 Once
I just chose the first option...
whats a westell Gateway vs modem vs last choice???? Wasn't sure if the last choice charges u extra or not.
I hope I got the right one.
The Gateway will be a modem with built in 4 port switch and wireless router. The second choice is just the modem. Third choice is the Gateway with service plan for which you pay the monthly fee. If it breaks you can most likely do a swap out for a new unit. First choice is best for most people, but last time I checked those Gateways only used WEP encryption. Not the strongest protection, but still make sure you enable it if you are going to use the wireless or all your neighbors will be able to surf off your connection if they live close enough to you.
beaulieu
Member
posted: Dec. 26, 2007 @ 11:45p
anyone get this in SoCal, when I go to CC website it only shows Time Warner and Hughes,
I have Verizon now so I know its available.....
Would like to get the higher speed for cheap if possible
Beaulieu
luluchiboy
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2008 @ 7:49p
so what do I do with the listed $60 rebate on router?
When I ordered, the Gateway router was already free right? at least it listed for free. Did you guys buy another router or somthing from Verizon and send in the rebate?
I can get Verizon DSL at my home (confirmed through Verizon site) But, it does not show up through the Circuit City site. Any suggestions?
HotDealLover
Greedy Member
posted: Jan. 13, 2008 @ 5:17p
numismatist said: ************** Update 11.30 Equipment arrived. Do NOT install their bloatware. Ever. Trust me. You'll be sorry if you do.
DO go to verizon.com and set up your preferred account log-in name- this is PERMANENT-so be careful.
AFTER this is done, use on-line chat to get your temporary password so you can set up a PPPOE connection, with or without a router. Took me 15 mintues of chat with a rude, stupid overseas CS rep (Note: when I was grad student in physics, Ivy League school, some of the very smartest guys were from South Asia-don't be prejudiced-too bad VZ just hires idiots no matter where they are from), to get him to understand that this is for VZ itself-not the router password! Maybe you will have better luck.
Finally, back to Verizon.com, change your password to something sane. Set up a PPPOE connection with control panel so you connect w/o the router if you have to. Power on router, attach, reboot. Open browser window, go to http://192.168.1.1/, configure the router for PPPOE. Reboot and check connectivity. You are done! **********************************************************************
If it does not take too much of your time, numismatist, would you give the rest among us who are not too technically savvy a general explanation on what PPPOE is and what it can do for you to warrant so much work to install it, thanks?
exte
Member
posted: Apr. 21, 2008 @ 2:49p
For those who ordered online, have you received a letter stating they're having trouble with the rebate?
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