Mike Poore
05-12-2008, 04:57 AM
So, last year when I complained about the $99.99 bill from my cable provider, the nice lady said we'd review my statement, and learned that (1) they were charging me for the cable modem that I already owned, and (2) the fee included the cable box/clicker, and a gazillion extra channels they weren't providing at this time. No problem, she said, we'll provide you with a box/clicker, and add the extra channels, sorry we don't offer the Big 10 network.
But, what about the overpayment's all this time, I asked? Not to worry, the nice lady said, we'll just charge you $39.95 a month until it gets all squared up, that will be the easiest way, and by her calculations it should be mid-May 2008.
On April 30, the new bill comes for $62.44, and Barb starts howling. After calling to inquire, I got a "yep, that's correct", answer, and explanation that the next statement would be $145.40/month. :eek:
Can we drop the Tee Vee and just keep the internet cable? Sure, but the price will go from $29.95/ month to $59.95, and by the way, we're gonna charge you $14.70 to have out guy come by for the box and to disconnect the Tee Vee.
OK, come and get your box & clicker & we'll keep the internet cable service. :mad2:
Meanwhile, the guy from Direct TV has us all hooked up, Big 10 network provided, and I'll be talking to the DSL provider this week.
Bu-Byyyeee COMCAST :neener:
But, what about the overpayment's all this time, I asked? Not to worry, the nice lady said, we'll just charge you $39.95 a month until it gets all squared up, that will be the easiest way, and by her calculations it should be mid-May 2008.
On April 30, the new bill comes for $62.44, and Barb starts howling. After calling to inquire, I got a "yep, that's correct", answer, and explanation that the next statement would be $145.40/month. :eek:
Can we drop the Tee Vee and just keep the internet cable? Sure, but the price will go from $29.95/ month to $59.95, and by the way, we're gonna charge you $14.70 to have out guy come by for the box and to disconnect the Tee Vee.
OK, come and get your box & clicker & we'll keep the internet cable service. :mad2:
Meanwhile, the guy from Direct TV has us all hooked up, Big 10 network provided, and I'll be talking to the DSL provider this week.
Bu-Byyyeee COMCAST :neener: