Cable based trio - good idea?

[garvey]

I got an offer in the mail from a large cable outfit that involves a 2 year commitment at $99 per month. This includes internet access, digital vvideo and telephone (voip).
This would probably cut my monthly bill in half. Can anyone see how this might be a bad thing?
Thanks

[Scott Pruett]

I'm assuming it was Comcast. They're fine & the service is typically good in my area. I have TV & Internet with them.

[garvey]

Thanks - did'nt want to name names.
I'm actually working on contract for them right now. They seem to have their act together.

[Patonb]

Check the services that they offer for that price. Probably barebones and not close to what you have.

[Scott Pruett]

Doesn't hurt to mention names. :)

The TV is a basic package - think we get 75 or so channels, no HBO/etc. Internet is as fast as cable is in your respective area. We're at 6mbps I think. Whatever it is is plenty fast for normal use.

I don't use their phone service - we're with Sprint/Embarq for that - somewhere between $15-25/mo for unlimited long distance, and not voip.

[scottdfran]

I also have that comcast package phone, internet and cable and my monthly bill comes out to around $170/month. They nickel and dime you to death for all the extras. If you want more than one box for cable its an extra $7.00 or so and the premium channels are all extra and boost your bill up big time. No problem with them to speak of.

[alan]

I have Comcast (digital cable for TV, and internet.) Additional boxes do cost extra. DVR costs extra as
well, if you want it.

An internet note - Comcast provides Windows software for installation. You don't have to use that, if you know the settings you need for mail and stuff (my operating system, eComStation, isn't supported by Comcast, but I was able to set up my TCP/IP and mail program to Comcast settings, and I've had no problems with browsing or mail and newsgroups.) Some folks think the Comcast software is too invasive, or something.