Great Deal

Great Deal

Finding the best U-verse deals on the market can be a real challenge unless one has a shopping strategy in mind. A good shopping strategy for such a wide array of services requires at least a little bit of planning if one wants to find the best deals on U-verse services possible. In this economy, finding the best deals is more important than ever, but do not think that the only way to get a good deal is to sacrifice as many features as possible. Instead, follow this practical yet basic advice.

The first step is simple. Before looking at the sheer number of services and options available, sit down and write out a list of what is truly important. Remember that AT&T offers wireless services in addition to the trio of U-verse services: digital cable, digital telephone service, and top-notch DSL-powered broadband. Believe it or not, it is often possible to save a great deal of money by bundling these services together in double-, triple-, and even quad-play bundles.

A double play bundle is essentially what it sounds like: any two of the aforementioned services with the exception of wireless, which is reserved only for the quad play bundles. For example: U-verse television and broadband would be considered a family of double play bundles. Within that family there will be many different offerings that change over time, but the combination of broadband and digital cable television services often results in prices that would be far lower than choosing comparable broadband and digital cable offerings from two separate providers. A triple play bundle includes all three U-verse features: DSL-powered broadband, digital television services, and digital telephone services.

So, after deciding which basic features are needed, it is time to look at the level of features one wants. There are double-, triple-, and even quad-play bundles that are targeted at those with different entertainment needs and budgets. Some of the bundles are targeted at customers with basic needs while more expensive bundles include additional channels, faster broadband, and more calling features for those that have greater needs. Write these needs down before making any purchasing decisions and buy the least expensive bundle that meets all of these needs.

For example, if one needs to call Canada to chat with family at least once a week, really wants to watch the latest HBO dramas, but does not need the fastest broadband service, then it would be wise look for a plan that includes calls to Canada at no extra charge and includes the HBO package. Remember to look at features relating to broadband performance, digital television programming, digital telephone services, and possibly even wireless calling. Bundling as much as possible is a great way to save, but make sure that each category of service is fully explored in terms of desired features. It might be worth looking at the next bundle down and seeing what the cost of the HBO bundle and/or calls to Canada would cost and making a direct comparison, but in most cases the next highest bundle will offer the best deals. Shop around just to be sure, but factor in one last thing before making a decision: deals.

AT&T routinely offers discounts on their packages and promotional codes. Finding the right code for the bundle one has selected is a great way to save money. Sometimes the codes are simply discounts and coupons, while other times the codes are good for free receiver upgrades or additional remote controls.

By looking at needs and wants objectively and then matching those needs and wants to the best bundle possible, it is often possible to get great deals on amazing U-verse services. Of course, a quad-play can also help one land a triple-play worth of bundle features plus save money on a calling plan, so bundle as much as possible and start saving!

Charles is an avid technology enthusiast who cannot decide whether he likes broadband or digital cable more. Either way, feel free to follow Charles at http://www.fiberforall.org.

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