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We compare internet service providers side-by- side to show you the key differences to make smarter decisions when choosing your tv, internet, phone options.

AT&T Internet vs TDS Telecom

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AT&T Internet OVERVIEW

AT&T U-Verse bundles internet, phone and digital TV. The internet provider offers connection through DSL and fiber network. 

AT&T Internet TECHNOLOGY

AT&T offers fiber optic and hybrid DSL internet connections to many residential consumers and businesses across the US. They also offer a variety of “triple play” plans with bundled TV and home phone service.

Their DSL offering, historically known as AT&T U-verse, leverages a fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) layout where fiber optic cable terminates at a point near consumers, with the final stretch to the subscriber residence reached via telephone, ethernet, and in some rare cases coaxial cable. This hybrid fiber network has allowed AT&T to offer higher bandwidth plans than traditionally expected from DSL.

In addition to their DSL offering, AT&T also offers fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) in some areas. FTTH is considered the “gold standard” for strong, fast, and reliable home internet connection.

AT&T Internet RATINGS AND REVIEWS

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41.0% recommendation rating according to 92,970 verified users.
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TDS Telecom OVERVIEW

TDS fiber connections allow for mega speed in certain areas. TDS internet connectivity, tv and phone services are issued mostly through DSL. 

TDS Telecom TECHNOLOGY

TDS offers broadband Internet, phone, and TV service to residential and business subscribers via DSL, cable, and fiber networks.

DSL offerings are delivered from a local TDS office near the subscriber via existing copper phone cable infrastructure. Cable, on the other hand, is generally delivered via fiber until it reaches a “node” in individual coverage areas, at which point data is switched over to an existing TV “cable” coaxial network for the final distance.

Fiber offerings from TDS are delivered via 100% fiber optic connections, generally fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), allowing next-generation download speeds up to 1Gbps (1,000Mbps) under ideal circumstances. Keeping the data in an optical format for the entire journey from ISP to consumer avoids the slowdowns associated with “switching” to an electric signal for DSL and cable.

TDS Telecom RATINGS AND REVIEWS

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43.1% recommendation rating according to 4,148 verified TDS users.
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QUALITY OF SERVICE IS KEY

Don’t discount good customer service

Broadband Internet isn’t just a luxury, especially if you need it for work and communication. Providers that are responsive to customer requests and will quickly resolve technical difficulties are often worth paying a little extra for, even if the plan isn’t 100% perfect. The question is, how can you tell which online reviews are accurate, and which are fakes?

Overall, there are two trustworthy rating systems for broadband providers like TDS and AT&T. First, check their ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) rating, included in the comparison above for each provider. This data is based on surveys conducted quarterly by trained professionals, evaluating a variety of points including customer service friendliness, speed of service, and installation ease.

You might also have noticed the term “IP-verified” when checking out plans via BroadbandNow. IP addresses are the unique identifiers for individual internet connections — think of it as an address for your computer. We verify the IPs for reviews we collect to make sure that it’s a real person and that they’re actually using the provider in question.

TO BUNDLE OR NOT TO BUNDLE?

“Triple play” vs “double play” broadband offerings

Bundling multiple services like phone, TV, and Internet from a single provider can often result in considerable savings. It’s a win for the provider and the consumer, since adding in phone and TV is usually easy assuming the house is hooked up for Internet.

“Triple play” bundles generally include TV, Internet, and phone service, while “double play” included Internet and TV. (Or Internet and home phone connection.) When shopping bundled offers, be sure the price is final, and not a limited-time offer to encourage sign-ups.

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