Triple play Bundles – Phone, Internet and TV Packages from Cable & DSL Providers
If you are paying for a home phone, TV and internet service from different providers you are probably spending more than you need to. Buying 2 or 3 (triple play), of these services together is known as bundling and has a number of advantages (and disadvantages), to buying the services separately. The two main advantages of TV, home phone and internet packages are that your overall bill is usually reduced if you take all services from one provider. Additionally you only have one company to deal with for paying bills, reporting problems or changing suppliers at a later date. The main disadvantage is that you are reliant on one provider although most people would agree that the pros outweigh the cons. Some of these bundles include cable TV and internet packages with a home phone service so you can get fast cable internet speeds and a good choice of cable TV channels.
Cable TV, Phone and Internet Packages or Satellite Bundles: Who provides what?
The two main options for phone, TV and internet bundles are cable and satellite although some service providers do supply their internet package via DSL. The two main operators of satellite TV and internet services are Dish Network and Direct TV, there are more details here of satellite TV providers. Companies including Time Warner Cable, Comcast (Xfinity) and AT&T use cable or fiber optic technology to deliver high speed internet services although some carries provide their internet services via DSL which is typically slower. Here is a breakdown of the main providers:
Comcast bundles/Xfinity packages: Comcast triple play packages offer high speed internet, phone and TV channels. Triple play bundles represent savings on purchasing the services individually. Comcast is rebranding as Xfinity meaning if you see Xfinity triple play packages or bundles these are provided by the same company as Comcast. Due to the cable internet technology Comcast and Xfinity internet use you are likely to benefit from faster speeds than DSL providers and will have access to up to 200+ TV channels depending on which package you opt for.
AT&T packages: AT&T triple play packages offering TV, phone and internet bundles represent a saving of over $700 compared to ordering the services individually according to the AT&T website at the time of writing. However what may be more important to you is how this compares against other triple play providers in your area. Using our zip code checker and comparison services you can make a direct comparison.
Time Warner Cable (TWC) packages: Time Warner Cable triple play packages offer high speed internet, phone and TV. TWC bundles claim to save over $450 a year compared to buying the services individually if you opt for their triple play bundle.
Verizon Packages: Verizon triple play bundles offer TV, internet and phone packages which include Verizon’s FiOS internet service, phone and digital TV including HD channels. Verizon phone and internet plus TV packages offer savings compared to buying the services individually. Verizon bundles also mean that you only get one bill for all three services.
Charter bundles: Charter triple play packages offering TV, phone and internet with a range of different deals available dependent on your budget and what level of service you need. If you don’t need internet, phone and TV there are double play packages available too which offer just two of the three services but still represent a saving on the price of buying the services individually.
Cox bundles: There are 3 Cox triple play packages available, the basic bundle, the standard and the preferred all of which offer high speed internet, TV and phone services. Cox cable bundles all offer cable TV and cable internet meaning fast speeds and a good choice of channels. With a range of different options at different prices Cox cable packages offer triple play to suit most budgets.
Insight cable bundles: Insight bundles offer fast cable internet, digital TV and a home phone service. Insight Triple play packages are available from around $60 per month making them a very affordable option. The Broadband Expert comparison tables will show you if these deals are available in your area by running a zip code availability check.
CenturyLink bundles (including Qwest bundles): Century link packages include a triple play option offering cable internet and TV plus phone services which incorporate channels from DirecTV. Prices start at around $90 per month at the time of writing. CenturyLink have bought Qwest so both companies are now part of the same organization.
Optimum triple play packages: The triple play Optimum bundles offer TV, phone and internet services which can include a superfast FiOS cable internet package though this does cost more. Optimum offer over 120 free TV channels including digital TV with their phone and high speed internet bundle packages.
Suddenlink bundles: Like the other providers listed here Suddenlink triple play packages offer high speed internet, TV and phone. You can check if their services are available in your area with our address checker which will compare all triple play bundle packages available in your area.
Mediacom bundles: Mediacom cable packages offer good value if taken as a triple play bundle. With cable internet and TV you get high speed internet and a good choice of digital TV alongside you home phone service. Mediacom packages can be compared against others in your area by using our availability checker.
Broadband Expert compares deals in your area
If you are looking for TV, phone and internet services in your area Broadband Expert provides a comparison of packages and bundles in your zip code. This includes satellite, DSL and cable TV, internet and phone services. Our comparison tables are designed to ensure you can compare packages to save money and compare speeds, prices and ratings for the various service providers so you can get the right bundle at a cheap price. If you need a little help choosing you can call our experts toll free for advice on (877) 495 8503 or read customer reviews of their providers so you can see what others think before making a decision.
