[cstreit]

The process:

They "improve" a service I don't use - raise the price - but create their bundles in such a way that to drop it gets more expensive. MY bill nearly doubled over the course of 10 years.

Equipment:

Service improvement comes with new equipment requirements. That new equipment is also more expensive. Cheap on a monthly basis, but very expensive over time. $10/mo for the cable modem/wifi is outrageous. I was paying $10/month for modem, $20/month for various cable boxes, and $10 for a DVR.

Unfortunately for me - we don't have a Comcast competitor in our neighborhood. Its them or DSL which isn't reliable/fast enough.

SO...

I canceled ALL Comcast service but internet. Reduced the bill down to $89/month (from $300). Then bought my own cable modem and Fire TV on Amazon for $60. Break even in 6 months. Then I am adding Hulu and will purchase a season of certain shows here and there.

Average monthly bill is $120 down from $300+