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Lowering the Cable Bill

conlt — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:23:33 GMT

Has anyone lowered their cable bill by streaming movies and shows over the internet like Netflix or Amazon. Do you like it? Pros and Cons? Thank you!

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hckynut — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:05:45 GMT

I lowered my Dish Network Satellite bill by calling and negotiating new programming with them. Starting last month I got more programming for less money. I've been with Dish for many years and periodically I call and negotiate with them, especially when my contract is nearing the end.

My view? The worst thing they can say is "no", so what have I got to lose but some of my time?

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emmysmom — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:32:20 GMT

My son hasn't had cable for 2 years. He got me one of those things you plug into the TV so I can get Netflix. Thinking of getting rid of cable too, its too $$ My other son doesn't have cable either. This seems to be common with the younger kids. Its hard to let go~

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Gooday — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:35:03 GMT

I have Comcast and got them down to $102.00. I get Show Time and HBO.

Also, we bought a Roku for $100.00 at Best Buy. We already paid 6.99 for Netflix and that is on the Roku along with Pandora, Hulu, Crackle and so many other channels. It is so worth the money. Check out the site. It can be a way of lowering your cable bill depending on what programs you like.

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Gooday — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:36:06 GMT

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:36:30 GMT

My cable bill was 180.00 I switched providers and it I'd now 116. Which for my area is good.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:07:16 GMT

We have Comcast and every 6 months I call them and ask for a lower rate and I've been successful so far. I called them about 10 days ago and got a rate of around $95 total for two DVR's and whatever our package is. We do not have HBO or Showtime. This new rate they gave is is for 12 months which surprised me. I usually have to do this twice a year.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:15:16 GMT

Me too with Comcast, been with them for over 30 years. When they raise me, I call and say I cant afford to be raised, and they bring me down to the old rate. Also have phone and internet with them.

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tansy — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:25:32 GMT

On 7/5/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said: We have Comcast and every 6 months I call them and ask for a lower rate and I've been successful so far. I called them about 10 days ago and got a rate of around $95 total for two DVR's and whatever our package is. We do not have HBO or Showtime. This new rate they gave is is for 12 months which surprised me. I usually have to do this twice a year.

I call and negotiate our rate down but Comcast insists I agree to a 2-yr contract.

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circles — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:36:18 GMT

I have Service Electric....when I called to negotiate a better rate it was a resounding no...then she said did you want me to disconnect you now....that's how much they didn't care....

I didn't have them cut it off....I have to decide what I want to do ....

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guatmum — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:40:37 GMT

I got rid of cable about 4 years ago and haven't looked back. My pre-teen daughter hasn't either. We have Amazon Prime and Hulu so we stream a lot with a Roku. We have a leaf indoor antenna which allows us to get a TON of channels, including over-the-air HSN and QVC, over the free airwaves. I don't think I'd take cable back if they offered it to me for free. Too much of a hassle, especially when it storms. I now save about $1440/year, money that has much better places to go!

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ahoymate — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:59:24 GMT

On 7/5/2014 Shelbelle said:
Me too with Comcast, been with them for over 30 years. When they raise me, I call and say I cant afford to be raised, and they bring me down to the old rate. Also have phone and internet with them.

Comcast! The worst company!!!! Yes, if you commit to their "full" package they'll work with you. If not, they won't. I don't want their lousy phone service. It's bad enough I have to depend on them for internet & cable!

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ahoymate — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:03:00 GMT

On 7/5/2014 Gooday said:
I have Comcast and got them down to $102.00. I get Show Time and HBO.

Also, we bought a Roku for $100.00 at Best Buy. We already paid 6.99 for Netflix and that is on the Roku along with Pandora, Hulu, Crackle and so many other channels. It is so worth the money. Check out the site. It can be a way of lowering your cable bill depending on what programs you like.

Show Time & HBO seldom ever have anything worth watching. I mean, Comcast gives you the worst station choices. I watch maybe 7 stations, and pay for lots more because of the way Comcast offers bundles of lousy stations. I HATE Comcast!!!!

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Shelbelle — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 13:41:01 GMT

We get just about everything here on Comcast, more channels than my sis has with Dish.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 14:51:45 GMT

On 7/5/2014 Skylands said:
On 7/5/2014 Shelbelle said:
Me too with Comcast, been with them for over 30 years. When they raise me, I call and say I cant afford to be raised, and they bring me down to the old rate. Also have phone and internet with them.

Comcast! The worst company!!!! Yes, if you commit to their "full" package they'll work with you. If not, they won't. I don't want their lousy phone service. It's bad enough I have to depend on them for internet & cable!

We have cable only with Comcast and they lowered our rates. We have our landline and internet through AT&T. I'm no fan of Comcast though. They do ok for us as long as they don't have to come to our house for a service call. That NEVER goes well.

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Allegedly — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 14:58:23 GMT

I called Comcast a few days ago and the BEST they could do is $99 a month for the basic package bundle. I looked online and to cancel my package and try to just get internet is pretty expensive $69.95 a month. If I subscribe to Netflix or Hulu Plus I am adding more money money. At this point I feel like I am held captive to paying Comcast.

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151949 — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:04:30 GMT

When we are at home in Fl we have basic cable included in our HOA fee and we don't add anything extra to it. There is so much to do in Fl. outside that we don't spend a lot of time watching TV anyway. When we are in Pa the basic cable is included in our camping fee - and we don't buy anything extra.

Here in Pa we don't get the Hallmark channel and some others I like so I do watch them on my computer - always a good alternative. I got a free app that picks up all the channels I am looking for, so why pay for extended cable service.

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151949 — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:06:38 GMT

On 7/6/2014 gidgetgoeshawaiian said:
On 7/5/2014 Skylands said:
On 7/5/2014 Shelbelle said:
Me too with Comcast, been with them for over 30 years. When they raise me, I call and say I cant afford to be raised, and they bring me down to the old rate. Also have phone and internet with them.

Comcast! The worst company!!!! Yes, if you commit to their "full" package they'll work with you. If not, they won't. I don't want their lousy phone service. It's bad enough I have to depend on them for internet & cable!

We have cable only with Comcast and they lowered our rates. We have our landline and internet through AT&T. I'm no fan of Comcast though. They do ok for us as long as they don't have to come to our house for a service call. That NEVER goes well.

In Pa. we have a small local cable co for TV and internet service and they are wonderful. In Fl we have comcast - terrible. No comparison to the small, local co in pa. We use Verizon for internet and phone service in Fl - would not trust that to comcast.

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Free2be — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 17:21:59 GMT

We are in the process of an intention to either cut back our cable or end it. We will not bundle -- it's such a cheesy unfair method. I'd rather support our small ISP even at the $45 we are now paying for 5.45 speed. Add on the $16 approx. monthly cost of Netflix and Hulu puts us at nearly half the cost of what we've been paying for cable alone.

We still have some wiggle room to save money but not much. I think dumping cable entirely is the smartest thing to do if money is the main factor. All news is available online as is most everything.

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Free2be — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 17:28:04 GMT

Another thing that annoys me about cable and is evidenced here in this thread. That they will ""negotiate"" lower or continued low costs while other people who aren't asking are ripped off.

Only a fool wouldn't take advantage of this unfair practice but still it ought to be illegal to charge someone more just because they aren't calling. It makes users beggars.