| I get a lot of questions in my email about bundled | | | | landline? |
| phone, TV, and Internet services, so I thought I'd | | | | Answer: No. Cable phone service is often referred |
| take some of the most common questions I get | | | | to as digital phone. It takes advantage of VoIP |
| and put them all into a nice little FAQ. These are | | | | technology which makes it possible to make |
| the 10 most frequently asked questions I receive | | | | phone calls using your Internet connection and a |
| about bundled packages in no particular order. | | | | normal telephone. No computer or software is |
| Question: Are bundled packages available where I | | | | needed. |
| live? | | | | Question: How is the quality of cable phone |
| Answer: Contact your local cable or phone | | | | service? |
| company and ask if they offer bundled services. | | | | Answer: In most cases excellent, but just like |
| Question: Can I get cable TV from my phone | | | | landline phone service it depends on your location, |
| company? | | | | and service provider. |
| Answer: Generally no, but you may be able to get | | | | Question: What comes in a bundled package? |
| satellite TV through your phone company. | | | | Answer: Most generally phone, TV, and Internet |
| Question: How much does it cost? | | | | service, but a bundle can consist of two or more |
| Answer: A bundle simply refers to the services | | | | services on the same bill. |
| combined on your bill. You have different TV | | | | Question: How is a phone bundle different from a |
| programming packages, Internet speeds, and | | | | cable bundle? |
| calling plans available to meet your specific needs, | | | | Answer: Cable bundles consist of cable TV, cable |
| so price really depends on the levels of service | | | | Internet, and digital phone, while phone bundles |
| you choose; However, most advertised prices | | | | consist of satellite TV, DSL Internet, landline |
| reflect a preconfigured package set by the | | | | phone, and sometimes cellular. Some phone |
| provider. | | | | companies now offer fiber optic services as well. |
| Question: Can I get DSL from my cable provider? | | | | Question: Will I save money by bundling my |
| Answer: No. Cable companies do offer high speed | | | | services? |
| or broadband Internet service, but DSL is a form | | | | Answer: In most cases you'll save a little money |
| of broadband that travels over a telephone | | | | during a promotional period, and will still continue to |
| landline. | | | | receive a small discount after the promo period |
| Question: Is DSL Internet faster than cable? | | | | expires by having your services on one bill. After |
| Answer: Not necessarily. Whatever rate of speed | | | | the promotional period it's still a good idea to |
| you pay for is the maximum speed you can get | | | | reconfigure your services to match your budget |
| regardless of it being DSL or cable Internet. | | | | and lifestyle. |
| Question: Is cable phone service the same as | | | | |