Comcast, WOW, AT&T: What's the Best Cable Service in Rochester?

A reader wrote to Rochester Patch this week about changing cable companies and wondered which services the Rochester community recommends.

We posted the question on our Facebook page and received dozens of responses. Most readers praised WOW and AT&T Uverse; Comcast, Dish Network and DirecTV were also mentioned.

And one reader had this to say: "People watch too much TV."

Here's a roundup of reviews on the companies; which one is your favorite?

WOW

• They are honest with pricing and haven't unexpectedly raised rates, said Stacey Rieck.
• Vicki Coapman LeBay switched from Comcast to WOW six months ago and will never go back, she said.
• Their ads are cute, and they have great customer service, other readers said.

Comcast

• Forever raises rates, said Jerry Jenkins.
• Best for speed and consistency of delivery, said David Bitterman.
• Have had it forever and had no issues whatsoever, said Diane Bond. 

AT&T Uverse

• They have the best DVR, and customer service is great, said Louann Schachermeyer.
• Offers a wireless DVD box that can be watched anywhere — even a TV outside, said Kevin Benvenuti.

DirectTV

• Donna McMullen has had this satellite service for five years and said she has always been pleased with the service.
• It's reliable and cheaper than Charter and Uverse, said Michele Arquette.

Dish Network

• We've had it forever and love it, said Christina Davis.

In the midst of all of the cable company reviews, Patch reader Suzanne Shields had this advice: "Ditch the cable and get a converter box and Netflix."