Comments on: Tustin’s turn: Why AT&T U-verse isn’t happening here yet

By: rickpaul

rickpaul — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:58:19 +0000

I suppose it depends on how strategically they are placed. I wouldnt mind living next to one if that was the difference between having Uverse and not having uverse.

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:00:24 +0000

I wouldn’t fret. I had Uverse for a year, spent three of those months on the phone frequently because the service froze 20-30 times daily. Finally had to switch to satellite because I rarely got to finish a movie. Still have Uverse internet but only because Time Warner wants to charge us again to install Roadrunner. As with the tv service, our Internet freezes constantly.

By: Rappy

Rappy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:12:07 +0000

I guess I am on of the lucky ones that lives in Tustin and has AT&T U-Verse. It is a wonderful service and so much better than Time Warner!!!

By: Jonthan

Jonthan — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:13:52 +0000

Dear Ms Binsack I am writing to you in protest to the blockage of U-Verse in Tustin. I and many other residents have been waiting for a higher speed internet to come to our beautiful city. I have read the article in the OC Register and was appalled at the reasons given for blocking U-Verse. Please do not deny us a great technological advancement that will improve our daily lives. I’m sure this sounds silly to you but we have very limited choices in my area at least for internet providers.

Thank you

By: Dont get it

Dont get it — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:07:18 +0000

I dont get it – how can ATT work with 220 other cities and a run down city like Tustin even have a problem with this? Get real people – this is nothin but a bunch of excuses by tustin to stall TV choices for the residents. Heck – these boxes dont even look that bad – just check out the HUGE monster boxes every city [yeah – even Tustin] drops at every corner for there own traffic lites. Talk about blocking sidewalks and looking freakin UGLY- someone should make all the citys hide there own dam boxes before calling the kettle black. Give me more channels…cheaper!

By: Ladera Lady

Ladera Lady — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:46:09 +0000

We don’t know if the explosions were rare or not because AT&T refuses to disclose the full extent of the problems. The only expolsions and fires we know about are those that made the news. A telecommunications commission member in Wisconsin called them on this after one blew up in a nearby town.

If AT&T is the only source, then we should question their claims. In the meantime, if you want to know how the Commisioner in Wisconsin responded, read:

http://www.biztimes.com/blogs/milwaukee-biz-blog/2008/2/6/at-t-is-not-being-transparent-about-exploding-cabinets

By: Happy in Costa Mesa

Happy in Costa Mesa — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:33:41 +0000

I switched to U-verse about two months ago and am very happy with the features and pricing. I think having an alternative to cable – after being ripped off by rising cable prices for years – outweighs the box issue by a long shot. It’s time city bureaucrats woke up to what people really want.

Thanks Costa Mesa. Now if you could just do something about timing of the traffic lights at Baker and Bear …

By: cmsa uverse user

cmsa uverse user — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:47:47 +0000

First off the boxes are not painted bright white. They are usually painted green. They seem to fit just fine on our little sidewalks here in Costa Mesa. As a result we have the best and lowest cost cable. I really doubt ATT is going to continue pursuing permits in Tustin after this. Good call Tustin City gov’t.

By: BobG

BobG — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:57:12 +0000

As a realtor, I can tell you that having a utility box the size of the one in the picture near your home, especially in front of it, will significantly affect the marketability of it. A quick sale is seriously out of the question. It takes a certain type of buyer to look past what is basically a large blemish. That’s what “curb appeal” is all about.

By: Jon

Jon — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:06:40 +0000

I have been waiting for over a Year in Sweet anticipation for AT&T U-Verse, now I have read why its not Tustin (Thanks Gadgetress).
I am SOOOO disappointed in my city counsel, we have enough bureaucracy in Government. Words can not describe how utterly stupid my city is being, the residents of Tustin want U-Verse let them build the damn boxes.

By: Lake Forester

Lake Forester — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:05:30 +0000

AT&T can put one of these on my lawn if they want! If that’s what it takes to get U-Verse going in my area…

By: Ladera Lady

Ladera Lady — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:07:42 +0000

Has anyone actually seen these boxes? The are HUGE and major ugly!!! Nobody wants these things in front of their home or blocking their sidewalk! If At&t really wants to provide service, you’d think they’d be a just a little sensitive to what the community wants. They are just bullies stomping their feet because they can’t get their way.

By: Blutarsky

Blutarsky — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:29:55 +0000

Could it be that Tustin city officials are in the back pocket of Cox Cable? Nah, of course not!

By: Space Kimchi

Space Kimchi — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:11:11 +0000

It’s really too bad that AT&T is having so many problems getting U-Verse installed. I’ve used at length pretty much every TV service available in Orange County, and U-Verse is by far my favorite (then again, I haven’t had or used FiOS’ TV service). I’m really disappointed I can’t get it at my new place