One of the good deals out there when it comes to cable and satellite TV offers are the Comcast bundles for new customers. Why only for new customers? Because Comcast and other cable companies usually give you a great rate as a new customer, hoping you will stick with them for years after the promotional rate runs out. So lets take a look at what the Comcast bundle can offer.
The focus for Comcast is on signing up the subscriber for as many services as possible. This means that the best deals are on the triple play, where you get all of your home communication services through one provider. The main attraction of course is Comcast TV which comes with their On-demand service at no additional charge. The second piece is Comcast high speed internet which now has speeds up to 20 Mbps in some areas. Finally, Comcast digital voice offers an alternative to your local phone company.
The three main Comcast being offered right now are the Starter XF, the HD Preferred Plus XF, and the HD Premier XF triple play bundles. Each of these options include all of the services discussed, but you pay more for more Comcast TV channels or a higher internet speed. For the higher tier offers Comcast is offering a prepaid Visa card as an incentive if you are willing to commit to their bundled packages for a period of two years. The HD Premier Plus XF currently offers a $150 Visa card rebate, while the HD Premier XF triple play offers a $200 card. Both Comcast bundles also offer discounted rates off of the regular price for two years, though the discount is greater during the first year. After that you will pay regular prices, which are currently at about $200 a month for the top Comcast triple play package.
The channel lineups are the main differences when you compare these various Comcast packages against each other. For example, the Starter XF gives you around 80 digital cable channels, and none of them are premium movie networks. The Preferred Plus XF offers around 160 channels, and multiple channels of HBO and Starz are included. You also get access to the On-demand programs offered through these movie providers, so you can always tune into a movie when you want. The HD Premier XF bundle tops out at more than 200 channels, with Cinemax and Showtime available to you as well. Of course you can always opt for a lower tier package, then add on movie networks individually if you are just interested in a certain channel.
The Comcast digital voice plan included with all of the bundles is the same offer. Basically, Comcast voice includes unlimited local and long distance calling to anywhere in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. All voice customers also get access to 12 different home phone features including Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Caller ID, and Call Forwarding, and Last call return (*69) with no per use charges.
Overall, a Comcast bundle is an easy and convenient way to keep in touch with the world. While pricing is more than satellite TV, having the convenience of the Comcast triple play is often the deciding factor for many subscribers.
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