Thursday, February 18, 2010

Cable TV

I have mentioned before that I am very frustrated with my cable provider since they changed to Broadstripe.  The latest problem is a bill that was $30 higher than normal.  I received a "courtesy call" explaining that they undercharged me during the transition.  I would very much like to dump them.  I looked closely at Verizon FIOS, but found there were so many variables in their offer that I would be paying a lot more than cable after the introductory discounts expired.  I bought a digital converter and antenna for the spare room.  It works great and I could live without cable.  So now I'm looking at getting phone & internet only through Verizon, and Dish Network for TV.  Should save at least $40/month.

1 comment:

  1. So true. The so called "savings" for bundling seems to be more and advertising ploy that a fact in practice. Besides, my theory has always been if you pay only one provider for everything that just gives them carte blanche to raise prices whenever the choose.

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