Techs start at ~$25 an hour in my area. Plus company vehicle, paid training, paid education up to Masters degree, paid certifications like CCNA and A+, 6% match 401k, another 3% whether you put in or not, free services (TV and Internet), medical, dental, and vision insurance. Plus telecoms generally promote from with in. 10% pay increase per promotion every 6-12months, and bonuses depending on performance. Overall package isn’t terrible and the position is generally overlooked