Yesterday, our satellite dish was installed. We had come to the decision that our overpriced cable needed replacing, especially since we were paying twenty dollars a month for just the local networks. All of our other channels had been cut off, and it would have cost $78 each month to get what we wanted...and that's TV alone - not counting internet.
The Hubbs, The Princess, and I are all very happy with the return of our favorite channels (The Princess, especially, loves the Disney Channel...and she's warming up to Nick Jr. pretty quickly, too.).
When I called the Evil Cable Company to cancel our TV service yesterday, I was told that our internet service would go up $15/month since we no longer had multiple services. I huffed and puffed, hemmed and hawed, until she finally relented and told me that they had a very special deal (read: they don't tell anyone about it unless they get supremely pissed) she could offer me for one year, at only five dollars more than what we've previously been paying. This "special" deal allows me to have high-speed internet for the low, low price of $49.95 a month for twelve months. Ridiculous.
So I called our satellite provider back, and it seems they partner with AT&T to provide DSL service to their customers. Full price is $39/mo, but since we're signed up with the satellite provider, it would be $29/mo for the first year.
I don't think there's any question. In my humble opinion, the Evil Cable Company can shove it.
Tell the evil cable company to go have aeronautical intercourse with a preabulating piece of pastry (translation available upon request). The prices for internet and tv are absolutely rediculous imo.
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I am so with you! Between the home phone, cable, and internet, I think we pay around $140 or so a month! It's highway robbery I tell ya!
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