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At least they're honest?At least they call it what it is... a rate hike; instead of a "(insert stupidity here) recovery fee." | |
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vpoko
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2006-Nov-14 9:25 am
Re: At least they're honest?said by phantom6294:At least they call it what it is... a rate hike; instead of a "(insert stupidity here) recovery fee." True enough, though I wonder how they'd feel about me witholding 6% of my payment in the form of a "Rate hike recovery fee". | |
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Re: At least they're honest?What will the rental on the DVR be now though? | |
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2006-Nov-14 9:54 am
Re: At least they're honest?I wonder if this will affect myself in ohio | |
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| | |  stevek1949We're not in Kansas anymore
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said by ToddinVA:What will the rental on the DVR be now though? I think that the DVR is the only way to see the HD content now. I could be wrong, but that would mean a drop to $5.50. | |
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Re: At least they're honest?said by stevek1949:said by ToddinVA:What will the rental on the DVR be now though? I think that the DVR is the only way to see the HD content now. I could be wrong, but that would mean a drop to $5.50. They also have a non-DVR HD box that rents for like $9.95. Their DVR is around $15 a month currently. | |
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said by vpoko: "Rate hike recovery fee". That's classic. | |
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jaorgeron
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2006-Nov-14 11:06 am
Dont just blame CoxNow just because Cox is raising it rates everyone is ready to bash them about it. Lets not forget that if it was not for ESPN, HBO, and other channels that want to raise their cost Cox would not have to raise theirs. I know in the New Orlenas market Cox has offered lots of other free content that has never required any rate hikes for it. Examples would be like EOD, and free HD programming. | |
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|  DHRacerTech Monkey
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DHRacer
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2006-Nov-14 11:43 am
Re: Dont just blame CoxIf channels such as ESPN and HBO and what ever others you are thinking about raised their costs, how come my DTV bill hasn't gone up accordingly?
You'd think that ESPN would raise their rates to everyone, not just one provider in one market, if they wanted to make some more cash.
I'm not sure I agree that "other channels that want to raise their cost Cox would not have to raise theirs" unless these channels all have completely separate contracts with every single TV provider out there and just jack them up to random providers, randomly.
Though maybe that's true. However, I had Adelphia once, and when I had basic cable it was $27 a month. I then dropped it for awhile. Three years later, I went to sign back up and it was almost $50 for the exact same package of basic (non-digital) cable. DTV hadn't gone up more than a couple bucks in the same time frame and for their basic package, not only was it cheaper than Adelphia, it was better. I still think cable companies are raising prices far more than DTV or Dish have been. | |
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2006-Nov-14 11:46 am
Re: Dont just blame CoxComcast has taken big increases too. My friend who started with ATTB and got bought out by CC had his rates go from $72 for their top tier to $105 for the same programming in just a few years. He's now hoping since Comcast sold his franchise to Time Warner that prices may go down but he's not holding his breath.
And it's not just cable TV. DirecTV has raised their rates a few times over the past few years; this after going years and years without a rate hike. I believe Dish Network has had recent hikes too.
It seems that Cox is not alone in their hikes, especially when compared to Comcast and other cable operators. | |
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My package with DirecTV (Total Choice Plus) has gone from $39.99 a few years ago to the $48.99 I am paying now. So please don't say that the sat companies are exempt from the rate hike game. | |
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Re: Dont just blame CoxLess than $10. That's peanuts compared to the cable co hikes of $25-$30 in the same time frame.
I never said Sat companies were exempt, I just said they weren't raising like the cable cos are.
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My Directv Subscription has gone from 39.99 to 54.99 + 4.99 for the Tivo, + 4.99 for every receiver in the house + tax averaging 70. a month WITHOUT HDTV which would be another $10. per month.
I am sticks, they also charge me 5.00 for my local channels because I am 50 miles outside of the nearest metropolitan city.
Directv costs as much as cable. I only have 1 package which is the HBO one, TWC and ESPN included. No cinemax,showtime or premium Sports packages; cant afford it!!! No longer a couch potatao in wintertime. Outside riding my bike or walking the dog; getting excercise. | |
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2006-Nov-14 4:35 pm
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If channels such as ESPN and HBO and what ever others you are thinking about raised their costs, how come my DTV bill hasn't gone up accordingly?
You'd think that ESPN would raise their rates to everyone, not just one provider in one market, if they wanted to make some more cash.
because the content deals run for multiple years and dont' all expire at the same time. | |
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2006-Nov-14 11:42 am
Typical...Look at Verizon and Comcast. When Comcast took over from ATTBi some customers HSI rates went up 33% (since ATTBi didn't have bundling penalties). Verizon just raised their $15 intro 33% to $20 as well. Seeing what is going on makes me feel a bit lucky my HSI rates "only" went up $2 while they continue to cut services. | |
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2006-Nov-14 11:44 am
no likey? here are your optionsdon't like the rate hikes? companies respond almost exclusively to $money$, not to whining. here are your options:
1) Cancel your service
2) Call and threaten to cancel to get a temporary break on price
3) Downgrade your package to a less expensive one
4) Switch to satellite
5) Switch to municipal cable provider (if available)
6) Cancel service and use over the air reception
7) Steal cable with the help of a friendly neighbor
Those are the ONLY OPTIONS except for re-regulation of the industry that will make a difference. Note that they all reduce or eliminate your money going to the cable co. ok, now go hurt them (in the pocketbook). | |
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2006-Nov-14 11:51 am
Re: no likey? here are your optionsSo long as the FCC continues to permit merging of programmers we'll continue to see these endless hikes. When a company like ABC that owns a zillion channels can blackmail a cable operator into taking crap channels in order to get the 1 channel people want you'll get overpriced filler garbage.
Perhaps with a change in Congress we stand a slightly better chance of seeing a la carte programming which given C-Band pricing shows itself to be a good value for people like me who watch less than a dozen different channels but have to buy 3 cable or DBS "tiers" to get them all. | |
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not the only option. cable needs real competition and that is only going to come from IPTV. support measures to bring IPTV to your local. | |
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comp
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2006-Nov-14 12:47 pm
Re: no likey? here are your optionsDTV has shot up. It was what 31.99 for Total choice plus last year, it is 49.99 i think now | |
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2006-Nov-14 2:18 pm
Re: no likey? here are your optionssaid by comp:DTV has shot up. It was what 31.99 for Total choice plus last year, it is 49.99 i think now So you are stating that DTV raised prices, for the same package, from $31.99 to $49.99 ($18, 56%) in a single year. Sorry, but statemetn doesn't pass the smell test. | |
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comp
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2006-Nov-14 2:44 pm
Re: no likey? here are your optionsWell Just check there site They are 49.99 now and last year anyone who has it will tell you it was 31.99 | |
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Re: no likey? here are your optionsIt's been years since my DirecTV was $31.99. You must have had a special rate (or, time flies when you have auto-payments). | |
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The free market idea is an unrealistic one. IPTV will do as they all do and price according to its competition. Sometimes we see a drop in prices with direct competition, but usually, it's simply same ol' same ol'... | |
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said by morbo:don't like the rate hikes? companies respond almost exclusively to $money$, not to whining. here are your options: 1) Cancel your service 2) Call and threaten to cancel to get a temporary break on price 3) Downgrade your package to a less expensive one 4) Switch to satellite 5) Switch to municipal cable provider (if available) 6) Cancel service and use over the air reception 7) Steal cable with the help of a friendly neighbor Those are the ONLY OPTIONS except for re-regulation of the industry that will make a difference. Note that they all reduce or eliminate your money going to the cable co. ok, now go hurt them (in the pocketbook). I LIKE #7!!! | |
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2006-Nov-14 3:00 pm
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item #6 Free OTA TV is about to be gone on Analog TV's
Bush signed it into law, it will be the end of "free TV" as we know it.
You will have to buy a new set or set-top box to make your TV work. Digital TV has been mandated & the Government will take over the current TV license bands. | |
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Steal Cable? Thats a federal offense, so I suggest NOT doing that... | |
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2006-Nov-15 9:25 am
Re: no likey? here are your options
it's a legitimate option, just like 6 options. note that legitimate does note equal legal.
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This is nutsI'm on a 1 year 50% off plan and at the end of the year I might just hand them my box and say bye. I was very happy with Direct TV, but when I moved I though it would be nice to have one bill. But I'm not going to pay for a rate hike that they claim is largely to pay for channels I neither want, nor care about.
With any luck FIOS will have passed my complex by then and I will have a third choice, then I can play them off one another. | |
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Tychicus
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2006-Nov-14 5:32 pm
BoycottThe only real way is for people throughout the USA to simply cancel all television services. It would take about a week or less and prices would be lower than they have been since the 60's I know dream on  | |
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2006-Nov-15 7:48 am
cable rates hit backlash, film at 11(megabits)!Don't forget people ride the high-seas of the internet @ real bandwidth speeds.. what's there to stop people from streaming video channels or downloading movies on their own timetable vs, HBO's or ESPN's and getting held upside down for you lunch money at the same time! | |
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Rob A
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2006-Nov-15 5:58 pm
CableWill continue to rise. | |
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Power of Lobbyist.... Cox could not raise rates because of the high taxes and so they got VA to tax anything that had to talk over any type of communication (EXCEPT FREE AIR, i.e. breathing) Now, it shows how great this business is, as they will increase people's rates. Fortunately for those of us that have the viewing of the southern Sky... B) | |
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