U-Verse Vs. Time Warner Cable

Both Time Warner Cable and AT&T; U-Verse offer a "Triple Play" package, which includes telephone, cable and Internet service bundled into one package at a set price. As of the time of publication, AT&T; U-Verse's "Triple Play" packages start out at $99 for the first six months, with up to 80 channels, 250 local and long-distance telephone minutes, and Internet transfer speeds of 3 Mbps. Time Warner's "Triple Play" packages start at $99 per month for the first 12 months, and offers up to 220 television channels, unlimited local and long-distance telephone minutes and Internet transfer speeds of 10 Mbps. For special pricing and promotions for your area, contact AT&T; U-Verse and Time Warner Cable directly.

Both AT&T; U-Verse and Time Warner Cable offer television services. AT&T; U-Verse's services consist of up to 400 regular channels, up to 250 high definition channels and 48 music channels. Time Warner offers more than 210 regular channels, more than 100 high definition channels and 48 music channels. Both companies offer premium services such as premium channels, Video on Demand, additional receivers and DVR. AT&T; U-Verse has premium channels starting at $14 per month, DVR for $15 a month and additional receivers for $7 a month. Time Warner offers premium channels at $14.95 per month, DVR for $21.70 per month and additional receivers for $8.75 per month. Both companies run specials and promotions however, that may allow customers to have a free trial period of premium services.

Both companies offer home phone services, which includes local only, or both local and long distance. AT&T; U-Verse offers unlimited local and long-distance calling to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands for $35 per month, and an additional line for $15 per month. Local calling plans vary by state. Time Warner Cable offers unlimited local and long distance called to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands for $39.95 per month, and an additional line for $29.95 per month. Time Warner's local calling plans depend upon state. Both companies may offer special trial pricing and offers for phone service. Contact AT&T; U-Verse and Time Warner Cable for more information.

Both companies provide Internet services, with prices depending on speed. AT&T; U-Verse offers Internet ranging from $35 for transfer speeds of 3 Mbps up to $65 for transfer speeds of up to 24 Mbps. Time Warner Cable's prices range from $29.95 for transfer speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps to $99.95 for wide-band transfer speeds of up to 50 Mbps. Prices may vary depending upon current specials and promotions. Contact AT&T; U-Verse and Time Warner Cable for more information.