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CABLE...COMcast.
Ignorance is bliss...so they say.
"r.w.h" <cmroc2@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Screw cabel.
> i have DirecTv and Adsl internet from the telco.
> I refuse to give ConCast anymore of my money.
>
> "AH# 49 writes:" <GRONK@BCComics.net> wrote in message
> news:41744CFA.A2636A98@BCComics.net...
> > Lisa wrote:
> > >
> > > I see that there is a lot of discussion around Dish vs Directv. But,
> > > I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for because a lot of the
> > > discussions are either about sports or about bad signals/pixels. The
> > > bottom line is that I love movies and some shows and don't care at all
> > > about sports. I don't want to spend any more than $50 a month. Which
> > > is better for me: Dish Network or DirecTV? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Egads!
> >
> > The one that is best for you, is the system that best suits your
> > personal needs.
> > Cable is BEST, if wish to have (digital) access to it in all rooms
> > AND high speed computer speed at the same time!
> >
> > If cable is not available, and TV is most important, then all you
> > have to do is figure out WHICH programs that YOU desire to watch,
> > and then look at what company offers the best programing that suits
> > your needs for the best price.
> > DISHNET.com or DTV.COM VS CABLE!
> >
> > Obviously, the more you want, the more you have to pay.
> >
> > And of course, their rates WILL change when THEY feel like changing
> > them.
>
>
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