I have Charter Cable for phone, internet and cable and love it. No worries about big bills. sm
Posted By: MWMT on 2008-01-07
In Reply to: New Question pls (sm) - mt
Their service is not great but I have not had to call since I was set up 2 years ago, so it does not bother me. My whole block uses it and we are all very happy!
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Just to be sure does anyone actually use Charter Cable and it works? Thanks! (nm)
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I don't have a second phone line ... cable modem for the internet, regular line for my C-phone.
If anyone wanst to get through to me while I'm working, they have my cell phone number.
And, as I said, some accounts are using wav files -- no doubt soon all of the accounts will convert. Hope so ... would make it easier (less expensive) to work when traveling. :-)
Lots of good companies out there -- hope you find one that fits :)
Does anyone use Charter Cable? Did it work? Thks! (nm)
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I have mine through my cable internet
company. It only works if you have high-speed internet.
On another board people are using a device called MagicJack. You plug it into your USB port and then plug your phone into it. It is about $40 the first month and then it is something like $20/year after that. You also have to have high-speed internet for it to work.
Thanks for the input. I have cable Internet. Do you ever get raises?
Line rate seems a little low. Thanks.
cable phone
I have also run into problems with the phone companies unlimited long distance but have had cable phone for a couple of months now and no problems. I asked before I signed up if it was truly unlimited or sort of unlimited and they said truly unlimited.
You know don't you that you can get cable modem without having cable TV. It costs sm
about $10 more a month for it but you can get it without having cable TV if cable connection are in your house and if they aren't, you can have them put in.
Internet DSL or cable...heads up to prospective employers sm
I see many employers insisting upon cable or DSL internet only as a prerequisite for employment.
These are not the only two reliable, fast ISPs anymore, folks.
I have fixed wireless, also known as wireless DSL. I have a package right now at 768 kbps, with the option to go 1 mbp. My ISP is every bit as fast as regular DSL (I know; I used to have DSL) and is, in my experience, more reliable. Fixed wireless is NOT satellite (and again, I should know; I used to have satellite, as well). Fiberoptic is also out there and from what I hear, beats even cable.
Technology is progressing by leaps and bounds and I hope prospective employers do not rule out any great MTs because they do not realize that cable and DSL now have company...and competetion: Fixed wireless and fiberoptic.
Lanier and Cable Phone
Lanier works with cable phone? Last time I tried to use a Lanier with cable phone (Roadrunner) it would not work. I'm starting at MDI next week. Not on a Lanier acct but its nice to know thats an option if I need more work.
As far as I know cable phone or Voip is the
only true long distance. I had it through TWC in my area (we don't have Comcast). AT&T has a 5000 minute limit, which if you only work PT would probably be enough. I know someone who got 2 phone numbners, had unlimited on both, used one for half the month and then switched to the other. She ended up paying more than I did for my digital phone service.
yes, I use Lanier with my cable phone just fine (I don't have Roadrunner)
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dsl/cable
I live in the Panhandle of Florida. If any of you live in this area and use DLS, have you noticed that getting on the internet is slower than usual? I think this is due to internet traffic. If any of you have had DSL before and now have cable for internet access (or cable to DSL), can you tell me which you thought was better/faster? Thanks in advance.
Cable or DSL
I thought wireless was DSL.
No DSL access or cable either
where I live. Have satellite access, but hospital will not allow us to use this. For the past 10 years been using dial-up at 28K only, which can be frustrating at times, but I try to hang in there.
My goal is 1400 lines a day (7.5 hour shift), which I accomplish most days, but I do not have any little ones at home.
Hospital installing new web-based system soon, which they say will be much better!
I work for a large corporation with multiple smaller satellite facilities -- I work for one of the smaller facilities. Do you think we work for the same corporation?
I would encourage any experienced MT to work for a national sometime during their career. The experience and wealth of knowledge gained will last a lifetime. It takes an exceptional multi-tasker to be able to transcribe multiple accounts all in a day's work. But, DSL is required by most nationals.
Have you ever worked in a home-based setting?
If not, it takes a lot of discipline to work from home. I also encourage you to keep little ones in day care unless you can arrange to work while they sleep.
I personally am a little on the hyper side, like to move at fast pace and would rather be up working around the house. Warm sunny days are my worst -- love to be outdoors! So, I work in 2- to 4-hour blocks.
Wishing you the very best!
Cable reimburse ????
Whenever TT has an ad on the Job Board here, nothing is mentioned about cable reimbursement...I don't think they do this.
Is cable reimbersement for FT only? (nm)
Why have cable and little food. You don't say
internet. But like you said you get your priorities straight.
The cable company is contracted
with the apartment complex where I live. The complex is more than 20 years old. The cable company did not lay down lines to support internet connection in this STATE (how 'bout thinking ahead, eh?} I can get satellite but most MTSOs won't let you use it.
To the companies that require cable or DSL
I have no access to cable and never will because of the area I live in. I also have no access to DSL and do not know when that will happen, if ever. Companies that required cable or DSL should know that they lose out on many experienced and qualified transcriptionists because of that requirement. Like Diskriter--ever since I started job seeking a few weeks ago they have had post after post looking for transcriptionists. I cannot apply because they need high speed internet. What exactly needs the high speed?? Downloading voice files, uploading voice files. I am curious. I work for a company that I downloaded the voice files via internet, typed the files in Word and then uploaded them via internet site and/or FTP. Easy to do and no high speed required. Can anyone enlighten me?
I need a job like yesterday but my options are very limited. I put a query on the board looking for companies that are okay with dialup and got only two names. That is very disheartening. Anyone out there with company names that do dialup still would be very appreciated. Email me if you want, whatever, something.
Thank you all.
Their ad states cable or DSL, I think, but once in a pinch sm
I used dialup when my cable was out. It was INCREDIBLY slow retrieving jobs and loading the demographic information, but it did work. I don't know about WiFi -- guess you could call and ask them. The people in the office are very friendly and helpful.
Good luck! 
Satellite transmission and cable/DSL are like sm
apples and oranges and something you're not understanding.
Ha! Who needs cable when all of this entertainment is available for free!
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Sorry for the bother . . it was my DSL cable got unplugged Ugh! Thanks n/m
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Cable reimbursement! I completely forgot about that!
My former employer did not pay for that, and I completely forgot that TT pays! I have never submitted a bill for reimbursement. SHEESH! What a space cadet I am!!!!
Annudder is right. I used ExText a couple of years ago, and my cable sm
went out and in a pinch I took my computer over to a friend's house, and she had dialup and it was AWFUL .. everything was incredibly slow, from downloading the files in my queue, to anytime I accessed the internet. Of course, dialup compared to the cable or DSL is slow anyway, but it was very time consuming. The only thing I can say was it was better than not working at all.
Good luck!
Do you have Time Warner or any Cable Company providers in your area?
That is who I used and I don't have any issues.
Phone Bills
Well just quit ATT for phone and internet went back to cable and started using MagicJack which supposedly is $20.00 per year for longdistance and local along with free 911. Been on the MagicJack for about three weeks, hopefully this will be cheaper and if I get another job somewhere I can use this without having to have a land line
Is this a C-phone or internet account? nm
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What is the ratio of C-phone to internet
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I was very interested in them but I would have to use the C phone and I would rather stay internet
based and not go back to C phones and long distance charges. Sounds like a nice company though but not for me right now.
Is this all Internet dictation and no phone line? NM
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Patience, is your account internet or c-phone? nm
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Know of any companies that use C-Phone and MSWord (no internet platforms)?
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internet or extra phone line work? - nm
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No Long Distance Charges...they pay flat rate phone plan or use internet
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It's called bills, bills, bills.
Have kids, work early mornings and evenings on the weekends and still get to spend time with them. During the week early mornings, 5 hours while they are in school, then again after they are in bed. You do what you have to in this economy - and really at all times. Never did work 9-5 on M-F.
This is healthcare. Most of us work with hospital accounts and the hospitals are open 24/7. Shifts at the hospital are 7-3:30, 3 - 11:30, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Don't see very many 9-5 M-F shifts there, do ya?
MDI-FL but not all accounts. Only the internet-based ones. C-phone accounts are fine.
So, yes, let me clarify before everyone gets in an uproar.. There is work IF you want to use a C-phone. IF you signed up for an account that is internet-based, you will be disappointed. Not enough work to go around. Just my personal preference.. I have no desire to do a dial-up C-phone account using my long distance.
charter
I can't speak for the charter phone line, but can for their internet-- no probs whatsoever, very, very seldom, and that is usually when there are monster storms, and even then it is fixed in a jiff. Their phone system should run smooth as the cable, I would think. Good luck!!
I would also like to hear from someone with Charter
I just ordered it for when I move at the end of the month. The rep that I talked to asked her supervisor if it is truly unlimited or if there was a cut off at 5000 minutes. She came back to relay that the supervisor it was truly unlimited with no 5000 minute cap, but I would still like to hear from someone with Charter about their experience.
ATT put the number of my minutes on my last month's bill (almost 10,000) LD minutes, so I guess they are getting ready to hit me up for overusage. Hope I move before that happens!
I use Charter and have no problems at all. Wish I had done it sooner. nm
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No worries...
I'm in complete agreement with a policy like that. However, since ____, and likewise myself, have come on and used our real names, I can only assume that this entitles others to use our name in this thread. However, I will not post the name of who I believe is the original poster unless and/or until she posts it herself. Somehow, I don't think that will happen. :o) Cheers!
I'm new there too and this worries me. sm
I personally have not had any problems, but I am not up to my full amount yet either. I have been released from QA and have been working without problems, but now I am concerned. Switching jobs was a very stressful process for me to begin with and I don't want to have to do it anytime soon.
No worries..
We knew what you meant :)
no worries
I think I know what company you are talking about, as I have the same contract. I also questioned it when I was offered the position, and the response was, As far as the statement for payment providing receipt from client, this has NEVER been an issue and I do not expect it will ever be – which is, in fact, the reason for the waiting period before the first check, because they pay on a monthly basis. I have been with this company since November 2007 and there HAS NEVER been this problem. Direct deposit is available, I think it's after trial period. This company has been GREAT to work for and is growing rapidly. There is plenty of work and you're right, it is the perfect job. No set hours, 500 line requirement, and a great owner. You would be missing out if you turned it down.
No worries
Well, the recuiter knows the difference between the referrals I do know and the ones I do not. She has an extensive process to determine who is qualified and this is her job that I leave up to her. I understand completely your thinking, but no worries, I have covered my basis on this. I am a smart businesswoman :)
Gee, that worries me. (sm)
Can you give me an example of how that would occur?
No worries!
Business is slow throughout the MT industry as a whole. Hang in there as this will change! Work typically gets slower during the summer months anyways.
What worries me
is that you already sold off a portion of your business. How much longer before you ''sell off'' again? Also, did you knowingly sell to Indians? That is somewhat distressing.
Just curious.
contract worries
they have a contract that has the wording saying they can deduct money from your pay for work that needs to be edited. I didn't like that so I didn't sign.
No worries, by the end of the week, there will
the smart MT's will be leaving by then. It will not take long to note that SS is ripping their lines off.
No worries, be happy.
Don't beat yourself up over it. It is okay, I promise.
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