U-Verse uses the phone line to connect to the RG or ADSL2+ modem. Coax is only used in some cases to connect from the RG to the STBs when you have U-Verse TV. Click to see full answer.
What type of cable do I need to install U-verse?
U-verse can use a variety of cables to get the job done. It can use telephone wiring, a dedicated Cat 5 run, or coax to feed the signal inside the home from the NID on the back of the house. It can use either coax or twisted pair to deliver signals from the RG to the set top boxes.
How do I connect my U-verse receiver to my TV?
When connecting your U-verse receiver to your TV, check device connections for your TV. TV screen menus and port configurations vary. Most devices have ports that require one or more of the cables shown here. The manuals for your devices will have specific directions. Secure cable connections help provide the best picture to your TV.
What happens if the coax cable present is not useable?
If the technician determines the Coax cable present is not useable new lines will be installed. The use of Cat5e VS Coax is determined by the technician during the installation.
How do I change the channel on my U-verse TV?
Plug your U-verse TV receiver into the wall to give it power. Turn on your TV. Using your TV's remote control (not your U-verse TV remote control), change your TV to Ch. 3.
Does ATT require coax cable?
AT&T internet does not require a coax cable to operate. Years ago, they did require a coax cable if that offered the best possible connection.
What type of cable does AT&T U-verse use?
3. To connect your AT&T U-verse HD-ready receiver to your HDTV set, the connection is generally HDMI to HDMI (the highest quality video/audio connection).
Is the coax the cable or the cable to the TV?
Coaxial cable (or "coax") is the most common cable used for transmitting video signals. The name "coaxial" refers to the common axis of the two conductors.
How does att uverse connect to TV?
On the back of the AT&T U-verse receiver, look for the connection HDMI. Connect the HDMI (shown above) to your television. Do not disconnect any Network or TO WALL cables. Plug your AT&T U-verse receiver into the wall to give it power.
Is ATT Uverse cable or fiber optic?
Uverse delivers its services via a combination of fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) and fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). From the fiber connection the consumers existing cable wiring is used to deliver the service inside the home.
How is U-verse connected to the house?
A Quick Look at How U-verse Usually Makes it to Your Home That is, fiber is the pipeline to the neighborhood VRAD, and then existing copper is used from there to your home.
What does a coax cable look like?
What does a Coaxial Cable look like? Coaxial cable has a distinct thick, round shape because of its interior insulation layer. Its size makes it look very different to other types of cable, such as twisted pair or Ethernet cable.
What is the coax port for?
What are digital audio (coaxial) ports? Like the optical digital ports, the coaxial digital port connects to your sound system to send digital audio. The coaxial cable is sturdier than the optical port, but HDMI will still be the highest-quality option.
Do new TVs have coax input?
Many of the newer TV's are being made with no coaxial port and/or digital tuner. This trend is because many people have discovered the joys of streaming content either through their new "smart" TV or using a streaming device so some manufactures are ditching the coaxial connection all together.
Is AT&T U-verse wireless?
The U-verse Wireless Receiver provides a faster and simpler set-up process for customers and U-verse technicians. The wireless access point is plugged into a power outlet and connected to your residential gateway.
Does ATT TV use cable?
AT&T is a live TV streaming service from AT&T that can replace your cable package. It requires AT&T's Android TV-based player, but you don't necessarily need AT&T's internet package to subscribe to it.
Is AT&T discontinuing U-verse?
U-verse TV is no longer available for new customers. Current U-verse TV customers can continue to access their service here. DIRECTV STREAM offers live and local sports games in more markets than any other live streaming service.
SERIOUSLY. Enough is enough. Make a damn mega thread about the 3G Shutdown
Clearly people can’t help them selves but fill up this sub with posts complaining about something none of us have control over. It’s beyond time to make that conversation happen in a mega thread.
Im new to AT&T and WoW
Long time Tmobile user here, I switched to AT&T a few days ago because of the 25% discount on my bill every month .Im amazed how much better the Service is compared to my old provider.Im located in WA state.
Improving cellular data in our area
We live in an area that is rapidly developing. When we moved here in 2013, it was semi-rural and the wireless speeds were pretty good. In the last two years, we have gotten about 5000 neighbors within a 5 mile radius and speeds have plummeted. Development is expected to continue at this rate for some time.
An area around me is now "5ge" after many years
Live in los Angeles California and while at&t service is great it's 5G all over except for an area in Boyle heights 90023 that as of last week it was "4G LTE .". Nothing wrong with that it worked pretty good speeds were a decent 50 Mbps and worked fine .
Switching from Verizon to AT&T
I’m thinking of switching my 7 lines from Verizon to AT&T. I have all iPhone 12 Pro Max with payment plans on each. I also have a fiber and military. I’m looking at the unlimited elite plan for each line. What am I looking at for a monthly bill?
