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My bill increased this month…

Last month my 6 month promotion with Comcast was up and bill went through the roof.  From $106.00/month to $179.00/month for 16MB internet and Preferred Digital Cable with HD.  That is an increase by 169%!

Today I called up my local Comcast branch to see what I could do.  I got a hold of a very nice fellow that insisted there was nothing I could do about cost except by slashing my services.  I slashed a Showtime subscription that had been globbed-on (for Free)  in August but was now costing me ~$17.  I also had to slash my internet down from 16MB to 12MB for a savings of ~$10.  My monthly total $148.00 for a savings of $31 at the cost of slower internet service in both download an uploads.

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