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Originally Posted by 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+
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I get phone calls from Comcast pitching me new and improved service and equipment. I stop them short and tell them if I can't get a lower bill, I'm not interested. I have their internet service, modem and basic cable service with no premium channels or services for $130 month. I would like to see this bill under $100. I do have Netflix and Prime for movies. The competition isn't much better.