Another AT&T Fiber vs. Cox Internet in Baton Rouge thread

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After reading some of the threads on here it seems Cox is the preferred consensus.

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Pretty sure this is compared to DSL. Fiber is much better than anything Cox has.

Lucky man. AT&T Fiber.... no contest.

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I have cox fiber for $89 a month.

Here is the real issue. Whether you switch or not, this price will go up every year without fail. ATT is no different

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Is your rate an internet only rate? The best “contracted” rate Cox would give me for 150 (unlimited data) was $138 and would go up to at least $160. The rate for AT&T 300 will be $50 for a year, and then only goes up to $80 (or possibly less with their auto-pay discounts). And, oh yeah, they also threw in free installation and a $100 Visa.

I understand that costs change. I’ve been with Cox for 20 years now, and they more recently can not seem to give me what I feel is a reasonable cost for my fairly standard package.

Regardless of cost changes, I’ll be paying 1/3 to 1/2 for double the speed of what Cox had to offer, thus my reason to ask opinions of the AT&T fiber/service. I could’ve even done the gigabit option for $70 (changes to $100) but don’t feel I need it.

This isn’t about nickel and diming to switch back and forth every year or two, it’s about finding quality service that I can stick with over time and not feel like I’m being taken advantage of. I also thought others may benefit from an updated thread since all the ones I found were seemingly steering me away from AT&T. In fact there were two negative ones on the first page of this board when I got on this AM.

With the changes I’ve made recently to my internet, cable, and phone that will be of equal or improved services, I’ll be saving at least $175 per month which is $2100 in just one year. I’m not going bare bones, only refining what I currently have in addition to doubling internet speed.

I hope this helps others in a similar situation.

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Here is my breakdown/experience (NOLA not BR)

Both Cox & AT&T suck as companies. Cox internet is light years better than anything AT&T offers, other than Fiber. Fiber is better than Cox's plans.

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Is AT&T as a company THAT bad? I’ve had my mobile with them for years,

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You may want to see if you can get a package deal with the mobile & Fiber. Don't know if that was only offered to me because I'm w/ Verizon; but it's worth the ask.

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Cox is the preferred consensus.

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I'll say this. I have a 150 MB plan with Cox. And it's a very reliable connection. I never have issues with it. As much as I would love AT&T fiber, the Cox connection has never gone down or given me any issues. And we constantly use the internet at my house. Constantly. I can't afford a low quality internet connection, my wife and kids would lose their minds

I’ve read it is more difficult than just putting it pass through.

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I’ve read it is more difficult than just putting it pass through.

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wasn't for me. I'm getting over 400 mbs wifi from my router.