Comparison of possible rates Comparison of possible rates (February 11, 2004)

Below are sample rates for cable and television services that might be offered if the city decides to enter the fiber optics business. The report was written in July of 2003, by the city's consultant Uptown Services. Rates for SBC and Comcast have of course changed, both higher and lower, in the meantime.
INTERNET

SBC Comcast City of Palo Alto Low speed internet $39.95 No equivalent $29.95 Medium speed internet $49.95 No equivalent Will not provide High speed internet $59.95 $42.95 $39.95 Ultra-high internet No equivalent No equivalent $59.95
CABLE TELEVISION

Comcast City of Palo Alto Installation $24.99 $24.99 Limited basic cable $12.20 $12.20 Expanded basic cable $41.25 $34.95 Digital cable "silver" $67.20 $56.90 Digital cable "gold" $78.20 $64.90 Digital cable "platinum" $89.20 $77.90 add HBO $12.99 $11.95 add Cinemax $12.99 $11.95 add High Definition $5.00 $5.00
Courtesy: Uptown Services

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