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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Tue Aug 7, 2018, 12:26 AM Aug 2018

Guess I'll cut cable TV - $$$$ [View all]

My Comcast cable just went up $30 a month with no explanation.
They told me when I called to ask, "That's the current rate for your plan".

I have basic internet and very basic cable TV.
Price went from $97 a month to $127.

If I keep the internet (which I will) it'll be about $60 a month.

I may add that DirecTV NOW for $40.
It'll give me 65 channels.

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Guess I'll cut cable TV - $$$$ [View all] left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 OP

Secret deals Rorey Aug 2018 #1

Dude AldoLeopold Aug 2018 #2

Hmm - you have disappeared from DU ? left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #13

I haven't had TV, cable, or otherwise, PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2018 #3

We cut the cord oldtime dfl_er Aug 2018 #4

Been thinking about cutting it too duforsure Aug 2018 #5

find the cordcutters forum in beachbum bob Aug 2018 #6

I have Directvnow and I love it! Raven Aug 2018 #7

Was it difficult to install and set up? left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #8

Not really. I had to get ROKU to install Raven Aug 2018 #9

Could I watch it just on my laptop? left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #11

You didn't have one of those phony six month "deals" did you? Bengus81 Aug 2018 #10

I have Directv Now. Watch your Comcast IP plan as it is probabaly rate limited at 1024G p/ mo JDC Aug 2018 #12

Comcast tells me now ... left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #14

An inexpensive DSL connection and minimum Netflix subscription works for us. hunter Aug 2018 #15

For a DSL connection I'd need a phone line left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #16

Not here in California. There's no phone service required if you can find a local provider. hunter Aug 2018 #17

Yes, things are different in CA left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #18

I'd try pushing the phone company for a bare-bones DSL only line... hunter Aug 2018 #19