AT&T U-verse

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AT&T U-verse was an Internet protocol based service that delivered Internet and TV services. It was a breakthrough technological change utilizing IP traffic. Thus, AT&T U-verse TV was put into the IP TV group of services, since it was delivered over the Internet (IP = Internet Protocol). And the AT&T U-verse Internet was simply an internet service using a combination of fiber and copper wires. This later evolved into the AT&T Fiber Internet service. Even though those services were later replaced by AT&T Internet and DIRECTV STREAM, they marked a period of advance in this technology field. Even today, customers that decided not to move away from U-verse, they still get this service. The service is not available to new customers. As it is common for anything that left a stamp in an evolution period of a certain technology, here we are paying a tribute to AT&T U-verse services.

All About AT&T U-verse Internet, TV, and Phone Services

Even though AT&T at that time offered Internet, TV, and phone services within the U-verse service, the flagship of all was the TV service. In other words, saying U-verse meant TV at the first place. Then we go to Internet and phone as well.

Based on the above statement, we start with describing AT&T U-verse TV first.

AT&T U-verse TV Channels

AT&T U-verse has a diversity of TV channel options, covering a wide variety of interests for viewers’ watching pleasure. The main categories of channels include:

Local Programming

Exact channels offered by U-verse in local markets do vary based on geographical regions. Customers, however, will find the basics, such as ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC are included in the company’s packages. In addition, PBS and The CW are also commonplace. The number of local channels will vary based on the market. Miami, for example, has a wide selection of local channels courtesy of this market’s robust demographics. In addition to the mainstay major network channels, this demographic area also offers Telemiami, WSBS-50, an independent channel, and WBFS-33, among other options specific to the region.

News Channels

Aside from local news channels courtesy of the major networks and market-specific independent stations, U-verse customers can explore a variety of national and international news channels. The lineup includes:

• Justice Central – This channel is dedicated to court television. Some of its regular features include “Justice for All” and “We the People.”
• CNN – This 24/7 news channel covers national and international news.
• CNN Headline News – This 24/7 news channel covers national, international and breaking news.
• CNN International – This CNN franchise focuses on stories from around the world.
• BBC World News –This British-based network offers news and headlines from around the globe.
• FOX News Channel – This is the FOX network’s 24/7 news channel.
• FOX Business Network – This channel covers national and international business news, stock market events and other related issues.
• MSNBC – This network delivers regular programming along with breaking news from around the country and the world.
• CNBC – This NBC network channel focuses on business news.
• CNBC World – This channel is dedicated to business news from around the world.
• Al Jazeera America – This network covers U.S. and international news, including business, sports, lifestyle stories and more.
• Bloomberg Television –This network delivers national and international business news.
• The Weather Channel – This channel covers weather around the clock throughout America and beyond.

Many of the new options also have their own HD channels on U-verse.

Educational

U-verse offers a robust lineup of educational channels in its packages. The options include:

• Discovery Channel – This cable network covers a wide variety of educational topics and offers its own regular programming. It is famed for its annual “Shark Week” promotion, as well.
• TLC – TLC offers a variety of educational programming and tends to feature a number of reality-television shows.
• Animal Planet – This network covers a wide variety of animal topics.
• Travel Channel – This cable channel focuses in on travel in America and abroad.
• History – As its name suggests the channel and its related H2 channel focus on historical topics with regular programs, special events and historically based miniseries.
• American Heroes Channel – This network focuses on telling stories about American Heroes past and present.
• NASA TV – The network is operated by the government agency dedicated to space exploration.
• National Geographic Channel – This network is the television version of the famed magazine. Its programs include a variety of documentary-style pieces on different places, cultures and animals, among others.
• Nat Geo WILD – This cable channel is dedicated to National Geographic’s animal programming.

U-verse also offers a number of other educational channels geared toward different age groups including FYI, the Military History Channel, Baby TV, Discovery Family, Sprout and Destination America. Many of its educational channels also have their own HD options.

Kids & Family

AT&T U-verse customers will also find a lineup of channels geared toward younger viewers and their families. The options include:

• Disney Channel – This network is dedicated to Disney’s own programming, including movies and regular series.
• Cartoon Network – As its name implies, the network features a 24/7 lineup of cartoons. Evening programming, however, may not always be appropriate for younger viewers.
• Nickelodeon – This channel features a variety of syndicated and in-house produced shows geared toward younger and teen viewers. Late-night programming tends to be focused more on parents.
• Nick Jr. – This is Nickelodeon’s channel dedicated to the younger set. It features 24/7 programming suitable for toddlers and younger children.
• ABC Family – This channel is ABC’s own dedicated to family programming, including original movies, series and documentaries.
• Sprout – This cable channel features highly popular children’s programming geared toward the younger set.

U-verse also offers a number of other family oriented channels and many of its options also have their own HD channels, as well.

Sports

The U-verse lineup for sports lovers is quite robust and includes local options where applicable. The mainstays of programming include the ESPN family of networks, the Golf Channel, Fox Sports, FUEL, the NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network and NHL Network, among others. There’s also an AT&T U-verse Sports channel.

Lifestyle

From gardening shows and cooking programs to biographies of famous people, lifestyle lovers will find something for everyone on the U-verse lineup. Channels in this classification include BIO, Bravo, The Food Network, HGTV and OWN, among others.

Entertainment

Whether viewers are into music or they want to keep up with the latest Hollywood gossip, U-verse delivers. Some of the channels in the entertainment lineup include:

• MTV – This network is dedicated to music with some original programmed series added in.
• VH1 – This network also offers music videos with some original programming, as well.
• CMT – The Country Music Channel features videos, regular series and other programming.
• BET – This network is dedicated to black entertainers and features a wide variety of programming.
• E! Entertainment – This is an entertainment news network with regular programming.
• Comedy Central – This network is dedicated to regular programs, movies, cartoons and other features all with a comical slant.

Many of the entertainment channels in U-verse’s lineup are also offered in HD.

Movies/Premium

U-verse offers a wide number of premium channels for movie lovers including HBO Max, Showtime, STARZ, TMC, Encore, Cinemax, FLIX and MGM+. Many of these channels also offer HD versions and their own on-demand features.

Music

Music lovers will find U-verse also caters to them. In addition to MTV, CMT and VH1, the programming package also includes Stingray channels as an option. Stingray channels play music 24/7 with different channels dedicated to different genres, such as rock, oldies, blues, Latin, country and more.

AT&T U-verse Packages

Learn about the various features offered by each AT&T U-verse TV package with this U-verse comparison chart. Determine which AT&T U-verse TV plan is right for you and your family based on the programming packages that are included with each U-verse TV plan.

AT&T U-verse Programming Packages

 

*Cost included in Broadcast TV Fee.

If searching for the TV service today, take a look into the DIRECTV STREAM. Here is how it compares to the former U-verse TV.

 

► DIRECTV STREAM Packages

 

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet was leading the industry by providing security, protection, and a variety of high speeds to meet each customer’s unique needs. In addition, built-in wireless home networking was included with AT&T U-verse Internet at no additional cost. Customers could get the information they wanted, when they wanted it, while enjoying the following options:

• Pro, Elite, Max, Max Plus, Max Turbo, Power, Internet 75 Plans offering speeds from 3 to 75 Mbps.
• Speeds over 75 Mbps available with GigaPower Internet that goes up to 1 Gbps.
• Music videos and customized commercial-free radio stations.
• A variety of online games that can be played with family, friends, or alone.
• New sights and sounds with special programming from web premieres to behind-the-scenes footage of popular movies and TV shows.
• Access to thousands of Wi-Fi Hot Spots! AT&T Wi-Fi Basic service is included if you subscribe to AT&T High Speed Internet, AT&T U-verse Internet, or AT&T FastAccess® DSL—all speed plans included. No ordering required! Simply use your AT&T high-speed Internet membership ID and password at any AT&T Wi-Fi Basic hot spot. This includes locations like Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Airports, McDonald's, and additional AT&T Wi-Fi Locations.

AT&T U-verse Internet was replaced by AT&T Internet service.

AT&T U-verse Voice Service

AT&T U-verse Voice came packed with advanced calling features like:

Busy Call Forwarding Call Forwarding Call History Call Screening Call Transfer Caller ID Blocking Click to Call

Directory Assistance Blocking Do Not Disturb International Call Blocking Locate Me Make a Call No Answer Call Forwarding Safe Call Forwarding

 

The AT&T U-verse Voice service was replaced by AT&T Digital Phone service.

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