I signed up for an Xfinity package 2 years ago that expires on the 19th, so I thought I would start researching what offerings are currently available. My current package was called Super Triple Play for $149.99 1Gbit, all channels, before taxes. The new packages, effective yesterday, are Standard+ More, Select+ More, Signature+ More, Super+ More for triple play and the "More" is removed for double play. The popular packages have increased $20 and what is in each package has changed. Using a spreadsheet I started to add up each package with all the fees and taxes, almost another $35 on each package. I own my own modem and Tivo's so I pay nothing for equipment. With the new package offerings and about $35 in fees because of the huge increase in taxes earlier this year, keeping the equivalent package will cost well over $220 a month. We don't use the phone at all, but the triple play was actually cheaper than the double play 2 years ago.
I am about 75 miles from the White House with no other Internet or TV offerings, except satellite, so I'm stuck with Xfinity or "Cut the Cord", and get Internet only which will be between $85 to $110, depending on speed. I called Xfinity to see what I could negotiate and was told little can be done until after the 19th and then call back to cancel or downgrade my package, where I will be transferred to a Customer Specialist to see what alternatives are available.
Question: Are any of you seeing these kind of price increases and new package names in your area? New Price List is attached. Any advice is appreciated but cutting the cord is looking good right now, even with today's YouTube $10 price increase.
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