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HarmlessHeffalump t1_ja622sk wrote

Reply to comment by jdtoast in Comcast/Xfinity price just went up $42 for me this month by jdtoast

My first year with Comcast, my bill was under $70 for everything (internet and cable with all the premium channels). Now I’m at over $140 for internet and their second tier cable. I call every year trying to get a better rate (doing the whole cancel script) and this year they told me the best deal they could give me was over $200. When I reminded them that was more than I currently pay, they suggested I see if I qualify for the low income credit to try and lower my bill.

I hate Comcast, but it’s the only reliable provider in my area so I’m screwed.

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PoopIsAlwaysSunny t1_ja68zhn wrote

Verizon has been putting up towers around town recently. I saw a guy walking around town knocking on doors

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HarmlessHeffalump t1_ja7ipva wrote

The curmudgeons in my community won’t allow Verizon to install Fios in the area, otherwise I’d happily consider Verizon.

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tajjj t1_ja7ubos wrote

OP is likely referring to the Verizon 5G Home Internet Service. I switched close to ~6 months ago and it's been great. My cost is ~35 dollars a month (no-contract) with it bundled on my cell plan.

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HarmlessHeffalump t1_ja7vq88 wrote

Fair enough. I'm on a list to be emailed if and when Verizon offers anything but DSL in my neighborhood so I'll be on the lookout. I'm still pretty certain they've given up on my area though.

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