December 18, 2002
Nice way to treat customers AT&T

I've had AT&T cable Internet for over a year (since @home days). They've raised the price this year.. They raised it again for customers who have their own equipment.. and today I received a letter anouncing another raise.

This one because I do not subscribe to cable tv.

I don't watch tv.. I don't want to.. I will *not* pay for something I do not use... but apparently now I don't have a choice, because my cable modem bill is going up from $45 a month to $60 a month. If I subscribe to basic cable it will be $55 a month for *both*.

This is not the right way to treat your customers AT&T.

Posted December 18, 2002 08:51 PM in Random
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Comments
On December 18, 2002 08:59 PM Techie2000 added:

Switch to SNET DSL! Otherwise may as well get cable considering its cheaper...

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On December 18, 2002 09:00 PM kasia added:

I had SNET dsl.. had to switch to cable because they couldn't stabilize my service.. it was always below 300K.. SNET spent six months trying to do something about it and couldn't.

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On December 18, 2002 10:00 PM Lou added:

Check for other small-time local branch carriers in your area. Even out in the middle of central Pennsylvania (yikes! did I actually live there?) we found an alternative to AT&T. Even if all they're doing is repackaging the same service or using the same lines and switching stations, you can save a bundle.

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On December 19, 2002 03:08 PM Daniel added:

Well it seems that if you want to keep your cable connection, it would be better to spend 10 more a month than 15.

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On December 19, 2002 09:54 PM Orulious added:

Arrggghhh!!! I just recieved the same phone call last night! I broke down and got basic cable. I sure wish there was another provider in my area.

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On December 20, 2002 09:07 AM brandt added:

and here i was pissed because Cox was jamming me on basic cable and i felt i deserved a break because i was a cable internet subscriber...

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On December 21, 2002 03:58 AM some dude added:

you dont deserve a break brandt. get the fuck out of here you filthy piece of shit. you make me sick. dont beg for mercy when you havent repented for your sins, you useles whorebitch asshole.

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