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slightlv

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132. We dumped them and went with

Wed Jun 19, 2024, 07:49 PM

Jun 2024

AT&T Fiber. Because our phones are also AT&T, and Direct TV is affiliated with them, the billing is a nightmare... who gets paid what and when. But our experience with it has been SO much better than it was with Spectrum. When Spectrum shut down their office and directed us to Kansas City for everything (about an hour away), that was it for me. We're STILL getting offers and pleas to PLEASE come back! (LOL... never!). I had also heard rattlings that they were going to eventually be moving to WiFi only and drop the cable aspect. That also figured in our dropping them. Mostly, we were out more than we had service, the rates were ALWAYS going up, and you couldn't drop the darned Sports Channel to have any flexibility in your charges. I thought Road Runner was bad... Spectrum took Road Runner and killed the whole thing completely, IMO.

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Guess I'll Be Going Offline Indefinitely... [View all] 2naSalit Jun 2024 OP

DU works fine for me on the phone Tetrachloride Jun 2024 #1

I hate my phone... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #8

Same here PatSeg Jun 2024 #20

I use a stylus with my phone Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 2024 #29

I have very small hands, but I have to use a stylus PatSeg Jun 2024 #40

I thought I was the only person with small hands that slightlv Jun 2024 #100

I don't know how men with big fingers PatSeg Jun 2024 #136

I don't know how men with big fingers PatSeg Jun 2024 #137

Can you use your phone to be a WiFi hotspot? That's what I do. erronis Jun 2024 #23

Yes! AwakeAtLast Jun 2024 #27

iam not certain that... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #41

My old cell didn't support tethering either, but their are various apps that get around that. Lancero Jun 2024 #50

Thanks, I'll try that! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #103

you should be able to use your phone as a hot spot. cotdom Jun 2024 #104

Tried that a little while ago... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #107

I hope you can find a workaround slightlv Jun 2024 #101

After all these suggestions... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #106

Before you send their junk back... catchnrelease Jun 2024 #126

Already on that page. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #128

You're so smart! slightlv Jun 2024 #133

We dumped them and went with slightlv Jun 2024 #132

My son has a tracfone, when the router goes off, I see him using it as a wifi hot spot for the laptop. Pompoy Jun 2024 #115

I have friends who use their phones... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #119

So do I mountain grammy Jun 2024 #157

Oh, I'm not leaving... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #159

Keeping fingers crossed question everything Jun 2024 #161

Glad to see this. mountain grammy Jun 2024 #162

I am one DownriverDem Jun 2024 #14

Ditto birdographer Jun 2024 #84

Don't go just yet... jmbar2 Jun 2024 #2

That looks interesting! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #11

They're closed for the holiday... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #42

I need to get back on their plan jmbar2 Jun 2024 #80

Looks like a good deal... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #85

i can get DU on my phone just using cell service, i.e. no internet connection, and it does not seem c-rational Jun 2024 #94

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #95

My 87-year old mom had same issue as @2naSalit when the internet subsidy expired. Was thinking this would be iluvtennis Jun 2024 #62

I'm so sorry for your financial hardship, 2naSalit Niagara Jun 2024 #3

It's called being retired... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #12

Dare I guess it might be another pain in the ass? calimary Jun 2024 #33

It's difficult to tell with an abundance of autocorrect typos Niagara Jun 2024 #34

If you have a cell phone... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #4

I'm not happy about this! Easterncedar Jun 2024 #5

Don't get too excited... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #10

As much as I hate, hate, hate X-finity Comcast, once I dropped ALL cable & tv access, my internet access ONLY hlthe2b Jun 2024 #6

I forgot to add hugs to my reply Niagara Jun 2024 #7

Don't stay away too long, I do everything on my phone now. I have Verizon and unlimited Internet Walleye Jun 2024 #9

Sorry to read this. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2024 #13

I tried to do that once... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #15

Are you a senior? DownriverDem Jun 2024 #16

I assume everyone on this site is a senior JoseBalow Jun 2024 #32

Get off my lawn!! underpants Jun 2024 #67

I so wanted to say this last week to another DU'er. Niagara Jun 2024 #74

Many libraries have free internet access. 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 #17

Did that while I was... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #51

Gee, I'd miss your presence here! LuckyCharms Jun 2024 #18

Spectrum had a monopoly mnhtnbb Jun 2024 #56

Does dial-up still exist? Wednesdays Jun 2024 #19

I don't know what kind of phone or computer you have and sometimes I use my phone as a mitch96 Jun 2024 #21

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #53

Oh, no! Hurry back! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2024 #22

Some libraries loan out mobile hot spots just like books 10 Turtle Day Jun 2024 #24

Well, 2na....nutz. You are a positive presence yorkster Jun 2024 #25

I'm checking them out... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #58

Hope you can find a way to be back with us soon! Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #26

What about WiFi at the local library? BluesRunTheGame Jun 2024 #28

But they aren't open at 3 am. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #55

This is true. BluesRunTheGame Jun 2024 #83

I've had several people tell me they can search for local WiFi KS Toronado Jun 2024 #30

I am looking into all possibilities... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #61

Greed, it's what will get us in the end. barbtries Jun 2024 #31

The only elected official in office in my state... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #65

Oh no. StarryNite Jun 2024 #35

Those are some steep hikes Warpy Jun 2024 #36

I use my phone for everything. No laptop or desktop at this time. judesedit Jun 2024 #37

Do you have access from your local library? FakeNoose Jun 2024 #38

There have to be other options. I'm now on fiber, unlimited, 100Mbs, $65. Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2024 #39

If you can get to a library Marthe48 Jun 2024 #43

Damn. I'm gonna miss you. I hope it is figureoutable in short order. onecaliberal Jun 2024 #44

Spectrum has a low income discount for Seniors Tarzanrock Jun 2024 #45

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #52

Why is your Spectrum internet so expensive? Tarzanrock Jun 2024 #60

That's the STARTING rate... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #63

I would like to help bobnicewander Jun 2024 #46

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #70

I cut cable cord years ago, and got T-Mobile wifi. They send you router, only $40-45 per month. txwhitedove Jun 2024 #47

Hope you find a solution so we don't lose you Doc Sportello Jun 2024 #48

AT&T tried to raise my rate twice in two months. llmart Jun 2024 #57

Just did that to me! Daylily Jun 2024 #78

The lame excuse they first tried to tell me was... llmart Jun 2024 #86

Mine went up to where it was before. pwb Jun 2024 #49

That's what happened here... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #102

Wifi SHOULD Be Available from the Post Office. DJ Synikus Makisimus Jun 2024 #54

Oh, no! mnhtnbb Jun 2024 #59

Me too... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #71

The Internet is a National Securty Issue. Tarzanrock Jun 2024 #64

I agree... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #73

Tracfone's Frequently Asked Questions say you can set it up on the phone iluvtennis Jun 2024 #66

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #77

Well... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #87

So, you were able to successfuly turn on your Hotspot. It's just when you connectted to Hotspot and tried to iluvtennis Jun 2024 #120

The two options are distinctly different on the menu... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #121

OK, sounds good. Fingers crossed that all you need to do is call to activate the service with Tracfone. iluvtennis Jun 2024 #127

Love you, 2na. ancianita Jun 2024 #68

Thank you! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #79

DU is the best! lostnfound Jun 2024 #135

My friend... ancianita Jun 2024 #165

I hear you moniss Jun 2024 #69

I am sorry. I too pay out the nose for high-speed internet, which I need for working from home, as PatrickforB Jun 2024 #72

Thank you... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #81

I've been using my phone since IPad oasis Jun 2024 #75

AT+T RAISED MINE TO $70. Daylily Jun 2024 #76

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #82

Hey 2na, are you using Spectrum for internet? MontanaMama Jun 2024 #88

If there's one of their stores in... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #91

I just got the phone mumber MontanaMama Jun 2024 #167

Thanks... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #168

Got my rectum bill yesterday? What am I missing here? NT SayItLoud Jun 2024 #89

I loathe the company... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #92

Rectum! ... It damn near killed him. ... Hotler Jun 2024 #142

AT&T just raised our Internet $10.00 per month. Emile Jun 2024 #90

I even called... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #93

When everyone cut the cord, I thought no way the jimfields33 Jun 2024 #109

Probably by next year. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #110

True. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #122

Somebody doesn't want us to be informed. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #123

The cable companies for sure. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #124

Our public library leaves WiFi on all the time Wild blueberry Jun 2024 #96

That's my last ditch option... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #98

Most McDonald's offer free internet as well. In a pinch, get a cup of coffee and nurse it. jmbar2 Jun 2024 #129

There are places that are open during... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #130

I'll miss you 2naSalit.Love. Debbie debm55 Jun 2024 #97

Thanks! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #99

Mine is 185 a month. I feel ya. jimfields33 Jun 2024 #105

I hope that you can come back soon! raccoon Jun 2024 #108

Are there any other providers in your area? Check here: CrankyMa Jun 2024 #111

Yikes! BumRushDaShow Jun 2024 #112

Life sucks without DU! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #114

I sincerely hope someone has given you the solution. Dem2theMax Jun 2024 #113

I hope so too... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #116

Good. Dem2theMax Jun 2024 #117

I got comcast to lower the rate when it got too high, call the internet provider and ask what they can do. Pompoy Jun 2024 #118

we will miss u. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #125

Been stewing about this all afternoon. Pretty helpless about it. marble falls Jun 2024 #131

That's the feeling I have. 2naSalit Jun 2024 #134

Maybe someone could set up a " Go Fund Me" account for internet? FarPoint Jun 2024 #138

Please send me..... MarcoZandrini Jun 2024 #139

Why are you paying $20 bucks a month for your phone? Tarzanrock Jun 2024 #140

Oh noes!!! So sorry about the greed problem causing you to have to lose your internet. diva77 Jun 2024 #141

Oh no! You are a bottomless source of information and suggestions question everything Jun 2024 #143

Oh no! Sorry to hear it. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2024 #144

Can you go dutch with a neighbour's wifi? Pay half applegrove Jun 2024 #145

I'm going to inquire... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #149

Hope it works. applegrove Jun 2024 #169

Sounds like it will... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #170

If it's Spectrum, I just got them to 62$/ month mahina Jun 2024 #146

Thanks for the info... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #148

Wishing you all tue very best with everything! mahina Jun 2024 #155

Aw. Good luck w your eventual move. Hoping we'll see you again sooner than you think. 👍 electric_blue68 Jun 2024 #147

If things work out this morning... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #150

Several Things You Can Do Today: CrankyMa Jun 2024 #151

Thanks! 2naSalit Jun 2024 #153

So far... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #156

Hope to see you around then. BootinUp Jun 2024 #152

If any of the suggestions offered work... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #154

Can you find a way to boost your income a little bit? Maybe selling items online? Liberty Belle Jun 2024 #158

Not at the moment... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #160

Please say it isn't so! William769 Jun 2024 #163

Okay... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #164

Yes! William769 Jun 2024 #166