cable entertainment
All of your favorite TV channels
Lifeline basic
20+ channels
Local network
Top cable channels
No contract
from $48.50 / mo
Lifeline basic
Local network and top channels. *
† HD versions of available standard channels not included in total.
‡ HD Channels require HDTV with QAM tuner or HD set-top converter.
§ Requires set-top converter. One HD set-top converter included with package.
Expanded basic
60+ channels
Local network
Top cable channels
Optional HD set-top
No contract
from $114.50 / mo
Expanded basic
Includes Lifeline basic
More top cable channels and HD.‡
† HD versions of available standard channels not included in total.
‡ HD Channels require HDTV with QAM tuner or HD set-top converter.
§ Requires set-top converter. One HD set-top converter included with package.
Family entertainment
80+ channels
HD + music channels
Top cable channels
HD set-top included
No contract
from $135.00 / mo
Family entertainment
Includes expanded basic
All standard cable, HD, and music channels.§
† HD versions of available standard channels not included in total.
‡ HD Channels require HDTV with QAM tuner or HD set-top converter.
§ Requires set-top converter. One HD set-top converter included with package.
Family platinum
100+ channels
HD + music channels
Premium channels
HD set-top included
No contract
from $178.05 / mo
Family platinum
Includes Family entertainment
All standard cable, HD, music, and premium channels! §
† HD versions of available standard channels not included in total.
‡ HD Channels require HDTV with QAM tuner or HD set-top converter.
§ Requires set-top converter. One HD set-top converter included with package.
† HD versions of available standard channels not included in total.
‡ HD Channels require HDTV with QAM tuner or HD set-top converter.
§ Requires set-top converter. One HD set-top converter included with package.
Premium channels
Pick and choose your favorite premium channels, and add them to your plan.
Premium channels
Premium channels are available a la carte on any plan.
HBO add-on
The HBO premium add-on channel includes
HBO
HBO HD
HBO 2
HBO Signature
HBO Family
Showtime add-on
The Showtime premium add-on channel includes
Showtime
Showtime HD
Showtime 2
Showtime showcase
Showtime Extreme
The Move Channel
The Movie Channel Xtra
Cinemax add-on
The Cinemax premium add-on channel includes
Cinemax
Cinemax HD
More Max
Starz Encore add-on
The Starz Encore premium add-on channel includes
Starz
Starz HD
Starz/Encore
Starz Edge
Starz/Encore Action
Starz/Encore Black
Starz/Encore Classic
Starz/Encore Suspense
Starz/Encore Western
A la carte package additions. Price ranges from $12.95 – $15.00 per additional premium channel.
Experience whole home
wifi with Eero
Tel-Star Communications is proud to be partnering with Eero, to provide whole-home WiFi. Eero is a simple to use WiFi system that covers your entire home in fast, reliable WiFi. With a network that expands to fit your needs, you’ll finally be able to stream, work, and play from every corner of your home — and from the backyard, too.
With Eero, every device gets a reliable connection all the time, everywhere in your home.
How much is Eero?
Eero mesh wifi routers are $7.00/mo for 2 modules ($12.00/mo. including required modem) and $3.00/mo for additional modules.
What are Eero Secure and Eero Secure+
Increased access brings increased risk. Eero Secure is the only service you need to keep you and your family’s personal information, devices, and network protected from online threats. Real time threat scans with Eero Secure prevent malicious sites from loading. Family safe content filtering and ad blocking can also help customize and streamline your internet experience. Eero Secure+ includes:
- encrypt.me VPN to browse the web privately and securely.
- 1Password password manager which can safely create, store, and share unique passwords in one central place, to help you stop using the same simple password everywhere
- Malwarebytes, which scans, cleans, and protects your computers and mobile devices from viruses, ransomware, and more.
More information is available at https://eero.com/eero-secure
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS A QAM TUNER?
QAM stands for quadrature amplitude modulation. In regard to cable, it is the cable equivalent to an ATSC tuner and allows your TV to tune in to digital or HD channels.
DO TV'S HAVE QAM TUNERS BUILT-IN?
Many TVs made after 2006 come equipped with a QAM tuner. Most Emerson, Hitachi, Insignia, LG, Polaroid, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, TCL, Toshiba, and Visio televisions have built-in QAM tuners. Many economical brands such as Colby, Element, HiSense, Proscan, RCA, Sceptre, Seiki, and Westinghouse do not have QAM tuners.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF MY TV HAS A TUNER?
Check the manual or manufacturer’s web site, they might say something along the lines of “Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)”. Also, if you notice that your television remote has a “-” or “.” buttons, your device likely has a QAM tuner, as QAM #’s are formated as 56-3 or 56.3.
HOW MUCH IS A SET-TOP CONVERTER WITH EXPANDED BASIC?
A HD set-top converter would be $12/month, and a HD/DVR would be $12/month.
DO I NEED DIGITAL EQUIPMENT TO WATCH PREMIUM CHANNELS?
Yes, you would need either a HD set-top converter or an HD/DVR. A HD set-top converter is included with Family and Premium Packages.
CAN I UPGRADE MY INCLUDED SET-TOP CONVERTER TO AN HD/DVR?
Upgrading to an HD/DVR would be no additional cost!
DO YOU HAVE WHOLE-HOME DVR SERVICE?
At this time we do not carry whole-home DVR.
HOW MUCH ARE ADDITIONAL SET-TOP CONVERTERS?
Additional HD set-top converters for Expanded Basic, Family, and Premium packages would be $10/month.
HOW MUCH ARE ADDITIONAL HD/DVR UNITS?
Additional HD/DVR units for Expanded Basic, Family, and Premium packages would be $10/ month.
High speed and
digital phone
from $81.50 / mo
Home broadband
Data for 4-6 devices
Unlimited calls
Local & Long Distance
High Voice Quality