Let's make sure that both The City of Longview (Chamber of Commerce) and SuddenLink know that we want something new and something better!
Challenges:
1. According to the City of Longview Ordinance 95, there can indeed be 2 (or more) cable operators in the same geographical location. But, in order for SuddenLink to operate here, it requires approval from the Chamber of Commerce. We need to make sure that the Chamber of Commerce for the City of Longview is aware of what the people want.
2. In order for SuddenLink to operate in Longview, they must install new infrastructure to carry services including physical fiber connections to distribution boxes. There would be considerable upfront cost and time for this. We have to let them know that if they invest in Longview, Tx that there is going to be enough interest to make it feasible and worthwhile.
Longview Cable (CableLynx) provides slower internet speeds at higher prices:
Internet Speeds and prices (without TV service, as of 2015-03-06):
16Mbps down, 2Mbps up @ $54.95/ month
25Mbps down, 2.5Mbps up @ $88.95/ month
50Mbps down, 3Mbps up @ $139.95/ month
SuddenLink's cable internet speeds and prices (as of 2015-03-06, from a nearby geographical location):
50Mbps down, 5Mbps up @ $35/ month
75Mbps down, 7.5Mbps up @ $45/ month
100Mbps down, 7.5Mbps up @ $55/ month
References:
http://www.longviewcabletv.com/internet-no-cable.html#pricechange
http://www.suddenlink.com/contact-us/
http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/longviewtx/chapter95telecommunicationsandcabletelev
Updates
March 9, 2015
The stories about your current internet bills are eye opening. It is clear that the lack of competition is costing us all money.
March 9, 2015
The momentum for better internet in Longview is real. This is why we are pushing for competitive options.
45 Comments
Just moved here from Abilene. Had to sign up for Longview Cable. OMG there is no comparison with Suddenlink. Sure hope I can get Suddenlink back in the near future. I'm only a mile or so from the Pine Street HS so maybe Suddenlink will provide coverage in this area soon.
I have had suddenlink for a long time before moving to longview and the service here is so bad with longview cable or ATT I am thinking about moving away just because of the horrible pricing due to know competition and horrible service
Longview cable charges twice the price I was paying in Austin for half the speed.
I'm tired of getting ripped off by the only cable/Internet company in town. I pay $250+ a month and have spotty Internet still!!!! I live in town and they still can't get it right. I would switch IMMEDIATELY of we had the option of Sudden Link.
Competition is the heart of free market capitalism. Longview Cable's monopoly needs to end for the benefit of all cable internet and television subscribers in Longview.
End this monoply in Longview! The current ISP is a dumpster of crooks!!
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Let's make sure that both The City of Longview (Chamber of Commerce) and SuddenLink know that we want something new and something better!
Challenges:
1. According to the City of Longview Ordinance 95, there can indeed be 2 (or more) cable operators in the same geographical location. But, in order for SuddenLink to operate here, it requires approval from the Chamber of Commerce. We need to make sure that the Chamber of Commerce for the City of Longview is aware of what the people want.
2. In order for SuddenLink to operate in Longview, they must install new infrastructure to carry services including physical fiber connections to distribution boxes. There would be considerable upfront cost and time for this. We have to let them know that if they invest in Longview, Tx that there is going to be enough interest to make it feasible and worthwhile.
Longview Cable (CableLynx) provides slower internet speeds at higher prices:
Internet Speeds and prices (without TV service, as of 2015-03-06):
16Mbps down, 2Mbps up @ $54.95/ month
25Mbps down, 2.5Mbps up @ $88.95/ month
50Mbps down, 3Mbps up @ $139.95/ month
SuddenLink's cable internet speeds and prices (as of 2015-03-06, from a nearby geographical location):
50Mbps down, 5Mbps up @ $35/ month
75Mbps down, 7.5Mbps up @ $45/ month
100Mbps down, 7.5Mbps up @ $55/ month
References:
http://www.longviewcabletv.com/internet-no-cable.html#pricechange
http://www.suddenlink.com/contact-us/
http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/longviewtx/chapter95telecommunicationsandcabletelev
Updates
March 9, 2015
The stories about your current internet bills are eye opening. It is clear that the lack of competition is costing us all money.
March 9, 2015
The momentum for better internet in Longview is real. This is why we are pushing for competitive options.
45 Comments
Yes please!!! I used to live in Tyler and had to relocate due to job. I used to have 1Gig unlimited data and was only paying $85 per month!
Just moved here from Abilene. Had to sign up for Longview Cable. OMG there is no comparison with Suddenlink. Sure hope I can get Suddenlink back in the near future. I'm only a mile or so from the Pine Street HS so maybe Suddenlink will provide coverage in this area soon.
I have had suddenlink for a long time before moving to longview and the service here is so bad with longview cable or ATT I am thinking about moving away just because of the horrible pricing due to know competition and horrible service
Longview cable charges twice the price I was paying in Austin for half the speed.
I'm tired of getting ripped off by the only cable/Internet company in town. I pay $250+ a month and have spotty Internet still!!!! I live in town and they still can't get it right. I would switch IMMEDIATELY of we had the option of Sudden Link.
Competition is the heart of free market capitalism. Longview Cable's monopoly needs to end for the benefit of all cable internet and television subscribers in Longview.
End this monoply in Longview! The current ISP is a dumpster of crooks!!
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Yes please!!! I used to live in Tyler and had to relocate due to job. I used to have 1Gig unlimited data and was only paying $85 per month!