Small towns + monopolies = ISP screwage

**lnlogauge** · 10-13-08, 13:43

4 people in a duplex, we paid 81.00 a month for a telephone line that doesnt have a telephone connected. I called to get the telephone removed, and just have DSL, which would be 51.99 a month. 30 bucks savings seemed pretty decent, until she added the fees. 73.00 a month for 1-3mbps. The alternative is 120.00 for cable and internet. I want Wimax.

**nate_v8** · 10-13-08, 13:51

I canceled my cable internet when I lived in an apartment because our cable provider (time warner) was screwing us every month. When I called to have the phone company hook up DSL only they never showed up, that was setting up an appointment 3 different times.

**Stealth** · 10-13-08, 16:11

Hmmm thats rediculous for internet service. you still saved 8 dollars

**Mavric03** · 10-13-08, 16:30

Mediacom had a monopoly here for a long time, but I think they're finally getting some competition. I'm not sure if it's from DSL or because Centurytel is starting to offer video as well, but I like it. Our bill is $71.20 a month, which includes cable + all the digital channels, HBO, Starz and Encore, HD, DVR, and internet (I think it's 8 Mbps)

**Chefsp0t** · 10-13-08, 16:45

I used comcast when I had my own apartment and when they raised my fees I called and complained and threatened to cancel all services from them and they dropped me to the introductory rate again.

I did it twice.

10-13-08, 13:43	#1 (permalink)
lnlogauge mx6.com autocracy FTW Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Statesboro, GA, USA Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	Small towns + monopolies = ISP screwage 4 people in a duplex, we paid 81.00 a month for a telephone line that doesnt have a telephone connected. I called to get the telephone removed, and just have DSL, which would be 51.99 a month. 30 bucks savings seemed pretty decent, until she added the fees. 73.00 a month for 1-3mbps. The alternative is 120.00 for cable and internet. I want Wimax.

10-13-08, 16:11	#3 (permalink)
Stealth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Trying to stay at home Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	Hmmm thats rediculous for internet service. you still saved 8 dollars
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10-13-08, 16:30	#4 (permalink)
Mavric03 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 24 iTrader: (0)	Mediacom had a monopoly here for a long time, but I think they're finally getting some competition. I'm not sure if it's from DSL or because Centurytel is starting to offer video as well, but I like it. Our bill is $71.20 a month, which includes cable + all the digital channels, HBO, Starz and Encore, HD, DVR, and internet (I think it's 8 Mbps)
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10-13-08, 16:45	#5 (permalink)
Chefsp0t I carry the Ban-Pan. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: near Philly, PA, USA Age: 24 iTrader: (2)	I used comcast when I had my own apartment and when they raised my fees I called and complained and threatened to cancel all services from them and they dropped me to the introductory rate again. I did it twice.
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