They cost about $7 a month, except for the HD ones which are (I think) $15 a month. Not a big deal if you have 2 TVs.... But, for some reason, we have 6 in our house and it adds up. I seem to remember the HD quality being better on Comcast. But, u-verse is a much, much more sophisticated product. I have a iPhone app that can control my DVR and you can do it online, too. Also, you have to have a grounded outlet to plug the main router/ups into,or they will not set you up. Probably not a big deal to many, unless you have an older house like mine. I have the highest TV package, the next-to-lowest Internet package and the phone service. It is roughly the same price as I had with Comcast with hardly any channels.