Today was fun.  Had a Uverse Voice install scheduled for noon - 2:00 pm.  Didn't want to start anything that I didn't want interrupted, but no worry, didn't hear anything.  Called Uverse service at 2:00 pm, said it would be about an hour.

Called at 3:45, couldn't find the installer.

Called at 5:00, would be in about an hour.

Called at 6:00, couldn't find him.

Finally called at 7:00 to reschedule, oh, he cleared the last call and is on the way.  I was sure he wasn't but waited.  Finally showed about 7:30, was here about an hour. 

The good news is that the alarm system still works.  I am wondering here he but the backup battery, as I don't see it in the house.  Of course, Rich and I have cell phones, so I'm not worried about that.  Plus I have ham radio. 

Right now, you can't call us.  The number is still on copper.  That's a bit worrying but hardly anyone calls at night that doesn't immediately try the cell phone, so not real worried.

It is supposed to save us $40 a month, which will be nice.

As a whole, I really DO like Uverse.  Our first install went okay, though the tech let a dog out -- didn't latch the gate -- and she had to spend the night in doggy jail.  Learned.  Dogs stay locked up when other people are in the house and we double check the gate when they are gone.

Love the internet service.

Like the TV service and LOVE DVR.

It saved us enough to afford a maid when we switched to it.  Hated the old internet service and thought the cable and DVR was okay.  Loved the internet service when it was local until they sold themselves.

So I don't mind too much putting up with today, but wish the phones would ring.