question about suspending internet, satellite tv

hotreds · 10-09-2014, 09:54 AM

OK- I am going to be away from home about six months and was wondering if I would be better off suspending these services or cancelling them and re-upping when I get back?

cigarmarine · 10-09-2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

OK- I am going to be away from home about six months and was wondering if I would be better off suspending these services or cancelling them and re-upping when I get back?

dependes on how long you've had your service. if your contract is up its better to cancel so you can get the better deals when you turn it back on. if you have a good rate and are in the early part of your contract just suspend it,but make sure to ask if you will keep that rate.

hotreds · 10-09-2014, 11:32 AM

They are in fact up. Even tho the companies offer a discount for "suspending" seems to make more sense to cancel and then take advantage of their deals in 6 months!

cigarmarine · 10-09-2014, 08:33 PM

Yea brother cancel it take advantage of the new customer rate when you return

AdamJoshua · 10-10-2014, 06:47 PM

Always cancel, hate giving them money for nothing, plus you get the best deals when you re-up with them, or by then maybe have other options.

hammondc · 10-10-2014, 07:35 PM

You did not say who the provider is but for DirecTv--if you cancel, they will not let you have a new customer promo at that address for 2 years from time of service termination.

cigarmarine · 10-10-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

You did not say who the provider is but for DirecTv--if you cancel, they will not let you have a new customer promo at that address for 2 years from time of service termination.

wow didn't know that direct tv started that bull. good info brother

hammondc · 10-10-2014, 07:36 PM

Plus DTV let me suspend for 6 months when I moved. AND I got the new gear when I resumed service.

cigarmarine · 10-10-2014, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Plus DTV let me suspend for 6 months when I moved. AND I got the new gear when I resumed service.

wow didn't know that direct tv started that bull. good info brother

hotreds · 10-10-2014, 08:26 PM

Is Directv. But, if they don't humor me I'll simply go with someone else.

cigarmarine · 10-10-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Is Directv. But, if they don't humor me I'll simply go with someone else.

My hero, customers always right

MarkinAZ · 10-10-2014, 10:09 PM

If you're at the end of your contract Hugh, I'd simply cancel them both. I sure upon your return, that you'll be able to wrangle a good deal with a new ISP in your area. And...

Once you have the internet up and running, I'd probably look in to one of the nifty "internet TV" providers, such as Hulu, GoogleChrome, Roku, etc. You'll have a little time to perform some research during your absence from home. It may be worth while to do so.

Something to thing about

hotreds · 10-10-2014, 10:31 PM

In fact, I already have Roku on two of my TVs. The ONLY thing I watch on TV is sports, so I'm thinking of getting just basic service plus the sports channel package. I hope Time Warner won't give me too much hassle either. Bottom line, methinks, is that something is better than nothing and they'll come around and give me what I want.

10-09-2014, 09:54 AM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	question about suspending internet, satellite tv OK- I am going to be away from home about six months and was wondering if I would be better off suspending these services or cancelling them and re-upping when I get back? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-09-2014, 11:32 AM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv They are in fact up. Even tho the companies offer a discount for "suspending" seems to make more sense to cancel and then take advantage of their deals in 6 months! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-09-2014, 08:33 PM	#4
cigarmarine Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: lashun Location: grosse pointe michigan Posts: 271 Trading: (2)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv Yea brother cancel it take advantage of the new customer rate when you return

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv Always cancel, hate giving them money for nothing, plus you get the best deals when you re-up with them, or by then maybe have other options.

10-10-2014, 07:35 PM	#6
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv You did not say who the provider is but for DirecTv--if you cancel, they will not let you have a new customer promo at that address for 2 years from time of service termination.

10-10-2014, 07:36 PM	#8
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv Plus DTV let me suspend for 6 months when I moved. AND I got the new gear when I resumed service.

10-10-2014, 08:26 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv Is Directv. But, if they don't humor me I'll simply go with someone else. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-10-2014, 10:09 PM	#12
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv If you're at the end of your contract Hugh, I'd simply cancel them both. I sure upon your return, that you'll be able to wrangle a good deal with a new ISP in your area. And... Once you have the internet up and running, I'd probably look in to one of the nifty "internet TV" providers, such as Hulu, GoogleChrome, Roku, etc. You'll have a little time to perform some research during your absence from home. It may be worth while to do so. Something to thing about __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-10-2014, 10:31 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: question about suspending internet, satellite tv In fact, I already have Roku on two of my TVs. The ONLY thing I watch on TV is sports, so I'm thinking of getting just basic service plus the sports channel package. I hope Time Warner won't give me too much hassle either. Bottom line, methinks, is that something is better than nothing and they'll come around and give me what I want. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.