Consolidated High Speed Vs. Comcast

by Robin Reichert, Demand Media

Research the top Internet service companies before making a decision.

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Two providers of high-speed Internet service in Illinois, Texas or Pennsylvania are Consolidated Communications and Comcast. Consolidated Communications and Comcast both provide digital television service, home telephone service with popular features and fast Internet service available at a reduced cost when the customer bundles all three services. Consolidated Communications serves customers in Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania. Comcast is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides service in 39 states and the District of Columbia.

Consolidated Internet

Consolidated Communication high-speed Internet customers receive a free community web portal (myconsolidated.net), free access to ABCNewsNow.com, ESPN3.com, DisneyConnection.com and SoapNet.com. Consolidated Communications Internet subscribers also receive a free wireless router and free 24-hour technical support. Subscribers can have up to 10 free email accounts and use 100 Mbps of personal web space. At the time of publication, prices range from $28.95 per month for 3 Mbps to $84.95 for 20 Mbps.

Comcast Internet

Comcast customers can subscribe to high-speed Internet services and enjoy speeds up to 15 Mbps when they subscribe to PowerBoost. Comcast high-speed Internet prices at the time of publication start at $19.95 per month for 15 Mbps or $29.95 for 20 Mbps. All customers receive Constant Guard security software, 10 gigabytes of online storage and seven free email accounts. Comcast Internet customers have access to thousands of live sports broadcasts on the Internet at xfinity.com/espn3.

Consolidated Bundle Deal

Consolidated customers can choose from among three digital television programming packages. Consolidated Communication's basic digital television package is $19.95 per month for 16 television channels and 45 music channels. At the time of publication, customers can bundle high-speed Internet, digital television, home telephone and a DVR box for $74.95 per month for the first year. Additional programming, such as HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime start at an additional $13.95 per month per service.

Comcast Bundle Deal

Comcast offers customers a digital television starter package for $29.99 per month for the first 12 months of service. Starter package customers receive more than 80 digital cable channels, on-demand movies, 45 music channels, and HBO free for six months. Customers can upgrade to Digital Start Plus for $10 more per month. Customers can bundle high-speed Internet, home telephone and digital cable starting at $99 per month.

References

  • Consolidated Communications: Bundle
  • Comcast: Xfinity Bundle
  • Consolidated Communications: Internet
  • Comcast: Xfinity Internet
  • Consolidated Communications: About
  • Comcast: Securities and Exchange Commission Annual Report (PDF)

About the Author

Robin Reichert is a certified nutrition consultant, certified personal trainer and freelance writer. She has been studying health and fitness issues for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Science in natural health from Clayton College.

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