Transcript AT&T versus BrightHouse Comparison guide for

AT&T VERSUS BRIGHTHOUSE
Comparison guide for CCVII
INTRODUCTION
Cypress Creek Village 2 is considering switching
the provider of TV service included in your
monthly condo fees.
This was initially a simple research project but has
turned into a viable option with no cost increase
and a considerable improvement in services
offered.
We’re interested in your questions and feedback. Please email us with
your thoughts at [email protected]
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
DVR: Digital Video Recorder. This box records TV and allows
you to play it back. A DVR requires a HD signal.
HD: High Definition. You really want this if you have a flat
screen TV, otherwise the picture looks poor. Without it you
have SD (Standard Definition) which works fine on older
TVs. If using an older TV, you do not require HD.
AT&T UVERSE
This new product is Television and a great deal more,
delivered by Internet Protocol.
This makes it possible to deliver stock, weather, sports and
traffic information on-screen in addition to games like
Sudoku, Solitaire, JT’s Blocks, Mah-Jongg Tiles, Chess and
fantasy football.
Unique DVR features : (with paid DVR service)
• 4 channel DVR recording capable
• Remote web based programming for DVR and parental
controls from internet connected computer or mobile device
• Watch or play recordings from up to 4 recorded shows on
other TVs at once
• Pause a recorded show and pick it up where it paused in
another room
For more info: Click here
COMPARISON OF BASIC SERVICES
AT&T
120 channels
 Web-based content
 Games & Music
 Download shows to
iPhone
 Picture in picture
 14 Day channel guide
 Up to 3 jacks will be
installed free to
homeowner

BRIGHTHOUSE
70 channels
 No limit on the number of
tv jacks
 All units would be rewired

INTERNET COMPARISON*
AT&T
BRIGHTHOUSE
Basic internet is $38
and 3Mbs (4 times
faster)
 Free AT&T wireless
hotspots across the
country
 Dedicated connection:
speed is consistent
regardless of
neighbor’s activity

Roadrunner basic is
$20 and less than
1mbs
 Roadrunner Standard
is $47.95 and 10 mbps
 No hotspots
 Speed depends on
neighbor’s usage

*These products are available at the homeowner’s cost.
However, it is certainly possible to share high-speed
wireless internet with neighbors and save significantly.
The total is for your out of
pocket cost; the association
already provides the basic cable
COST COMPARISON
Scenario 1
Brighthouse
ATT
Digital
Scenario 2
Brighthouse
ATT
Digital
Scenario 3
Brighthouse
ATT
Digital
Scenario 4
Brighthouse
ATT
Digital
Scenario 5
Brighthouse
ATT
Digital
NO HD
RECEIVER
8.50
10.00
NO DVR
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Internet
29.00
38.00
TOTALS
$ 37.50
$ 48.00
-
Internet
29.00
38.00
TOTALS
$ 44.50
$ 48.00
8.50
10.00
One HD receiver
7.00
-
NO DVR
8.50
10.00
One HD receiver
7.00
-
DVR
10.00
13.00
Internet
29.00
38.00
TOTALS
$ 54.50
$ 61.00
8.50
10.00
2 HD receivers
14.00
-
DVR
10.00
13.00
Internet
29.00
38.00
TOTALS
$ 61.50
$ 61.00
8.50
10.00
3 HD receivers
21.00
7.00
DVR
10.00
13.00
Internet
29.00
38.00
TOTALS
$ 68.50
$ 68.00
When adding a DVR, you also
get 200 channels (U200)
Summary: Only in scenario #1 does Brighthouse save you $10/mo.
However, if you share internet, AT&T costs less.
AT&T UPGRADE PACKAGES (AT YOUR COST)
Upgrade to 200 channels
$13 (Includes a DVR)
Upgrade to 300 channels
$28 (Includes a DVR)
Upgrade to 450 channels
$58 (Includes a DVR)
AT&T PHONE PACKAGES (AT YOUR COST)
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services:
U-verse Unlimited…unlimited
calling throughout the US, Canada, PR
U-verse 250… 250 minutes/mo
$35/mo
2nd line: $15/mo
$25/mo, $0.05/min over 250
2nd line $15/mo
REASONS TO SWITCH
AT&T requests a much shorter contract with our
association and much lower potential annual
increases
 Our cost doesn’t increase but we receive a great
deal more entertainment

Games, music, stocks, sports, etc
 200 channels and DVR for $13 extra

An account manager will be assigned to us as a
single point of contact for all issues
 AT&T will pay the association a marketing fee of
$2500 which would help our current cash position

REASONS NOT TO SWITCH
It is a bit of a hassle to change your service,
though you certainly can opt to keep BrightHouse
at your residence and pay out of pocket
 In bringing the Uverse network cable into your
home some wiring work could be required
 If you have more than 2 TVs, then you may have
to pay for additional set top boxes ($7.00 /mo)
 In the course of wiring your condo, some wire will
run along baseboards and/or under carpet along
walls (likely to happen if we use BrightHouse
also)

Where
necessary,
wiring on
outside of
building is
run inside
painted
conduit
CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS
On Monday Nov. 1st at 9pm ET we will host a Q&A session in
which we will go through the concerns of owners
Click this link 5 minutes before the meeting:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/140043169
2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is
recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.
Dial 215-383-1002
Access Code: 140-043-169
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 140-043-169