This article will enable consumers to find out about the best possible deals for bundled services. In the ever-changing and ultra-competitive world of telecommunications, many consumers can be confused by the different packages of plans and services now offered by most phone companies. With the implementation of bundled services, consumers can now have most telecommunications products (phone, television, Internet, wireless) and services provided by the same company at a lower rate than if they had multiple service providers. This article will categorically break down the plans provided by most of the major telecommunications service providers available in the US Each provider will be rated based on general availability, services offered, and cost effectiveness. These are comprehensive reviews based on research and not personal experience. Telephone Companies Beware: This article is designed to educate consumers and provide the best possible options for telecommunications services.

AT&T First The monopoly entity of the Big 3 phone companies few can compete with the general availability of AT&T products and services around the world. Being one of only three telecommunications companies that also offer wireless phone service as part of their residential package that also includes their unlimited calling plan phone service, satellite TV through Dish Network and of course the world famous ATT Yahoo DSL. Few companies can compete, but cheaper bundled plans do exist, especially for the consumer who isn’t interested in cell phone service. This is an example of the services offered and billing for the AT&T residential bundled service plan.

Phone Service: Order AT&T All Distance Online Select(SM) online and get unlimited local and nationwide direct-dial long distance calling, plus great calling features.

Television Service – AT&T | DISH Network entertainment package with over 60 of America’s favorite channels. Includes local channels Plus free DVR.

High Speed ​​Internet: Yahoo DSL ATT, Plus Order Express Online and Receive 1 Month FREE! (For new residential DSL customers only. Bill credit applies after three months of paid service. See offer details.)

Wireless cell phone: Cingular Nation 450 anytime minutes Cingular Wireless® Plan with Rollover® minutes, unlimited mobile-to-mobile minutes and more. More get at $5/month. discount
with qualifying AT&T services.

Total combined plan cost $130.94/month or less!

Well Old Ma Bell has a cost effective money saving package with the greatest availability.
4.5/5 stars

Next we have Qwest Communications, one of the 3 largest telecom service providers, its coverage area is limited to the western half of the states, mainly the Pacific Northwest, but in terms of price and general services, this company has the best combo package including wireless cell phone. service in the market. One negative, although there is no free DVR here, but there are more channels with Direct TV instead of ATT Dish Network. Here are the details.

Phone Service – Digital Voice: Unlimited local and long distance calls from your home phone to anywhere in the US and now to Canada, anytime. PLUS, choose up to three of your favorite calling features.

TV Service- The DIRECTV® package offers more than 185 channels in 100% digital quality.

High Speed ​​Internet – Qwest Choice DSL Deluxe with MSN. Unlimited Internet access that is up to 25 times faster than 56 Kbps dial-up access.

Wireless cell phone: 500-minute plan, free UT Starcom 7025 phone (after $10 credit on 2nd or 3rd bill, with a 2-year contract), free headset and charger, free shipping, free activation and free unlimited nights and weekends starting at 9 pm WHO WHO a FREE PHONE!

Total cost of combined plan 125.96/month

Unbeatable 5/5 stars if available in your country, choose Qwest!

Well, here’s the latest of Verizon’s big 3 phone companies. I wonder which of these companies will be around for the next 20 years with AT&T having a stranglehold on our home market. However, the Verizon phone company offers some pretty stiff competition for Old Ma Bell. Here are the details.

Phone: Freedom Essentials from Verizon provides unlimited calling to the US and Canada, as well as the top basic calling features with voicemail FREE 1 above on AT&T.

TV Service: Same plan as Qwest with Direct TV more channels for the money compared to AT&T.

High Speed ​​Internet – DSL, cable companies surely have 1 advantage over DSL consumers with faster speed available, but in a bundle Verizon has a pretty good plan, connection speeds up to 3.0 Mbps, over 80 times faster than dial-up, three installation steps
here’s the negative with your packaged DSL service One year commitment required.

Wireless: Well, we’ve all heard of the network on TV and such, and Verizon Phone Company offers wireless services as part of its package with 450 anytime minutes and a standard wireless plan.

Total combined plan cost 134.99-144.99/month depending on your area.

I’d have to rate them #2 in the Big 3 for services and pricing, but they have the edge over Qwest-based general availability.

4.5/5.0 stars

Now we move on to the cable companies that have also bid for their phone service and first we have Comcast Cable Company. Well, if you’re really into cable TV and internet, if it’s available in your area, Comcast Cable Company is the way to go, all necessary equipment is free after mail-in rebates, and services are exceptional based on reviews of online consumers. Here are the details.

Phone: Unlimited local and long distance calls in the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada from a single carrier. A local and long distance bill. Keep your current phone number (subject to some restrictions).

TV Service – Over a hundred channels, plus local channels. Digital quality picture and sound. Parental controls and an interactive schedule guide Movies and shows you can start on your schedule with Comcast OnDemand, many included at no cost.

High Speed ​​Internet: High-speed cable Internet from Comcast, speeds up to 3 Mbps and a reliable connection. Includes antivirus and firewall software, spam filtering, and parental controls. Always connected, no dial-up required. Up to 10 email boxes and additional storage FREE MODEM WITHOUT LEASE FEE AFTER REFUND!

With no wireless service available as part of the package, I have yet to give Comcast the Cable advantage with so many cash back offers upon signup!

Total cost of combined plan 99.00/month

Next Up Charter Communications, the reviews are some good, some bad, and some just indifferent. Charter Communication Cable… Cable TV’s answer to the Big 3 phone companies (AT&T, Qwest, Verizon) and satellite TV’s quest to crush cable have also assembled their own bundle of telecommunications services. Although wireless cell phone services are not offered as part of the Charter Bundle. Charter has some perks that may bring a portion of loyal wireless consumers back to the wired world. Here are the details.

Phone: Unlimited local and long distance calls in the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada from a single carrier. A local and long distance bill. Keep your current phone number (subject to some restrictions).

TV Service – Over a hundred channels, plus local channels. Digital quality picture and sound. Parental controls and an interactive schedule guide Movies and shows you can start on your schedule with Charter OnDemand, many included at no cost.

High Speed ​​Internet- Charter Highspeed Internet Cable, Speeds up to 3Mbps and a reliable connection. Includes antivirus and firewall software, spam filtering, and parental controls. Always connected, no dial-up required. Up to 10 email boxes and additional storage

Cordless Cell Phone – NA

Total cost of combined plan 99.97/month

On Demand is pretty good and no matter what DSL users say, cable is faster than DSL, but no wireless means I still have to look at another bill every month. Although limited availability. 4.0/5 stars

Last but not least, Time Warner Cable Company competes well while competing in big markets like New York, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Time Warner has a package of services that seems to be the best for the loyal cable consumer. There’s no cell phone service yet, but with high-speed cable Internet service through Road Runner and On Demand programming, as well as a free DVR included with your digital cable package, it looks like the service that will beat Charter and Comcast in the base of cable providers. our new world of bundled telecommunications services.

Phone- It’s time for better home phone service. It’s time for unlimited calling anywhere in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, plus popular calling features for one low “monthly” price.

TV Service – Time Warner Cable Over 250 Channels
With features like Digital Video Recorder (DVR), now you can record what you want and watch it later, with all the control of a VCR or DVD. You can even pause live TV. more on demand

High Speed ​​Internet: High Speed ​​Cable through Road Runner. Hello, it is cable internet always on and faster than DSL.

Cordless Cell Phone – NA

Total cost of combined plan 99.97/month

Hey, I had AT&T, but DSL was too unreliable. I have Charter now, but I wish I could have Time Warner.

4.0/5 stars

To close with as competitive a market as it has become for your telecom dollars, finding the best bundled service package for your home or business is just a matter of educating yourself.