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I can't install a wired reciever box myself?
I want to add TV in a bedroom. There is currently a wired cable connection present. I called AT&T and was told it would cost $198.00 for a wired receiver vs. $49 for wireless. I asked why wired was so much more and was told they send a technician to install the reciever - an extra $100 to plug in a cable? I don't get it. The AT&T salesman couldn't offer an explanation after spending over 1/2 an hour on the phone for a question that should take 5. If I add a receiver online, for purchase, it lists only the $49 one time activation fee and re-occuring $10 monthly fee.
Keenxxx
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9 years ago
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9 years ago
During your initial instal coax cables in the house are not connected if a tv isnt being used in that location, a technician needs to come out and trace that cable back to the side of the house and connect it to the rest of the services
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Keenxxx
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9 years ago
I received a call from AT&T concerning this matter. If they run a new cable or simply hook up a wired box it is the same cost. The cost is for the technician to drive to your home. I went wireless.
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mbdot05
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9 years ago
I was just quoted $198 for the addition of 2 receivers and $7/ea per month for rental fee. 30 minute phone call. Seems extremely high and ridiculous.
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