9 ms·
Wouldn't the easiest way to verify cable internet service for a residence be to simply ask the current owner? They will know better than anyone else (including
by dublinben 12y ago
Wouldn't the easiest way to verify cable internet service for a residence be to simply ask the current owner? They will know better than anyone else (including the ISP) whether their exact location can be serviced.
I'm a little shocked that the author would go through all this back and forth with a company with a reputation like Comcast, and never once ask the previous owner of the house.
- duskwuff 12y agoHe did ask the realtor, as well as Comcast themselves, and all were under the impression that it already had service. (First question in the FAQ.)
- maratd 12y agoThat is not what the parent said. He said ask the owner. Realtor couldn't care less, no wait, they have an incentive to lie. Comcast couldn't care less. The owner does care, because they become liable if they misrepresent the property. Never spend a ton of money without doing the leg work yourself. Don't trust other people, especially people who have zero incentive to be accurate or truthful.
- snowwrestler 12y agoIf the previous owner chose not to order cable service, they would have no idea. I have coax to and in my house. I've never ordered cable service so I have no idea if it works or is connected to anything. I have DSL service I'm happy with, and rabbit ears on my TV.