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Article #495Re: did the uverse
From: Cydrome Leader
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 00:31
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 00:31
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Cydrome Leader <presence@mungepanix.com> wrote: > Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote: >> Cydrome Leader <presence@MUNGEpanix.com> wrote: >>>Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote: >> >>>>If anyone gives a damn as to why I haven't been around for a few days, >>>>AT&T forced me to convert from DSL to Uverse and it took a couple of >>>>days to provision my service. I had to buy another device, but we'll >>>>see if I get the promised rebate. >> >>>>I got the technical explanation as to why I couldn't use my existing ADSL2 >>>>device: Because Uverse is provisioned from the exchange, not the central >>>>office. >> >>>>Also some bullshit about pair bonding and how they hard coded the MAC >>>>address into my account. >> >>>>C.L., did you actually get your DSL device to work? Please tell me how. >>>>I really want to send this equipment back. >> >>>uverse only works with the new modem. >> >>>they send a replacement for the crushed one, but never gave me a return >>>label. >> >> The return label was included in the paperwork in the oversized envelope >> in the box the new device came in. It has an empty box for RMA number >> which I'd get from customer service if I wish to send it back. > > damn you're good. > >> If you haven't thrown out the paperwork, you've already got the label. >> You should probably send it back so they don't charge you for it. >> >> How much did they bill you for your device? > > $100. > > I got my first bill too: > > Bill-At-A-Glance > > Previous Balance $ 0.00 > Payment $ 0.00 > Adjustments $ 0.00 > Balance $ 0.00 > New Charges $132.95 > Total Amount Due $132.95 > > > Service Summary > > Account Chages $100.00 > U-verse Internet $ 32.95 > Total New Charges $132.95 > > > Account Charges > > One-Time Charges > Internet Gateway $100.00 > > U-verse Internet > Monthly Charges Apr 19 / May 18 $ 29.96 > (Promotional Offer) > > > What I'm not clear on is when do I get the credit if any for my previous > DSL service. I don't recall when it's payed until, since they keep not > mailing bills. update! so yes, they're now billing me for DSL aND uverse at the same time. stupid fuckers.
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From: Cydrome Leader <presence@MUNGEpanix.com>
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Subject: Re: did the uverse
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 00:31:39 +0000 (UTC)
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