When we had our house built a year or so ago, I had no idea that I wouldn't be able to get whoever I wanted for my cable/internet service. This was my first house building/buying experience so I quickly learned that certain companies had monopolies on the lines of service that run through the neighborhoods. Long story short, Comcast is my only choice for internet (other than satellite internet which doesn't fit my needs) and my only choice for TV was Comcast, Dish, or Direct TV. I went with DTV for my TV service because Comcast would not come out to my house (for about 5 weeks) until my house showed up in their "system." I don't have any real complaints about DTV, but everyone who has U-Verse loves it. I would like to try it out one day if it becomes available in my area..