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Possible to get cable TV and internet under $100/month?

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I don't see why not. I've never paid more than $100 for internet and some sort of cable TV.

Currently on a local promo:
30/5 internet
Basic, Extended, Digital, HD, Shotime (basically every channel they have)
1 DVR (I don't use it)
$50/mo 2 years guaranteed, no contract.

When that runs up I'll drop down to whatever I can get in the $65 price range.
 
If I dropped Dish Network I would only be paying 35 a month for basic tv and internet. I do like my Dish Network though.
 
It depends on how much internet and cable you want.

Basic internet and basic cable....yes.

Fast internet and basic cable....yes (usually).


Anything with advanced cable...no (in my experience).
 
I am spending about $86 a month (incl taxes) for Cox basic tv (channels 2-23), lowest tier interent (3Mbs), and telephone w/ free instate calling.
 
I have Comcast phone, tv, and internet. The basic price is $89/month, but after I pay "equipment rental fees" and taxes, it comes to $113/month.
 
dmcowen674 said:
Not in the U.S.

There are many countries you can move to and pay less than $100 and get a lot more speed too.
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Hey, I know California (Sacramento) is a bit out there when it comes to politics but its still part of the US.

I get internet (speedtest says 15/1), a DVR, cable TV, and digital phone service (500 minutes a month) for about $90 including taxes.

That being said, what kind of price you get is probably going to be location dependent.

-KeithP
 
6Mbps DSL (AT&Screw) for $25/mo
DirectTV for $60/month

Sadly my POTS phone costs about $30 without long distance. But the wife insists on landline 911 service.
 
$20 a month for Naked DSL (3mb)
$45 a month for basic cable
that was my last place

Currently I've got 6mb cable and basic cable for about $102 a month.
 
Sure - become "friends" with your neighbor and see if they'll let you leech from their wireless connection [or maybe leech off an unsecured connection - which is rare].

Or if you don't need the power of a home desktop - go sit at one of the many places which offers free wireless [Starbucks, McDonalds, Airports, etc]. 🙂
 
I canceled my TV service 3 months ago.

I now have 24meg uverse + OTA TV + Hulu and Netflix on rokybox. It has been more than enough.
 
Sometimes if you get cable internet you can hook your TV up to the cable jack in the wall and you will get TV reception.

No extra special channels, just broadcast stuff, but it's good if you get poor reception with an antenna.

Otherwise just use an antenna, costs $0 vs. $100+ and watch everything online.
 
This is where I get to brag about my awesome negotiating prowess which has yielded me THE BEST "all inclusive, zero corners cut deal out there." 😀

Again.

I have FIOS "triple play" or whatever they call it.

I have 25/25 Fios interent, unlimited land line, and a full boat TV package that includes HD with a DVR, and all the premium cable stations including HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, Epix, IFC, Sundance, Flix et al.

For ALL this, I normally pay $94.48, which they stealth tried to raise to $98.10 last month, so I called and complained and somehow got it reduced to $89.78, which I gladly payed.

I rule. My balls are engorged with pride. The glistening sweat off them would give a lesser man the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. I have a special, wheeled cart just to carry my ego around with me.

My FIOS accomplishment is a welcoming beacon of light in a storm-tossed sea of consumer despair. Strive to emulate me. Your mother would want it this way.

:biggrin:
 
Even without teaser rates, standard digital cable and 'net shouldn't be more than ~$100. Less with basic cable. At least around here with Comcast. You'll usually also have some success if you threaten to leave at the end of your teaser rates and get sent to retentions.
 
vi edit said:
I'll take the choice of a luxury subscription costing more here over $9 a gallon gas and a 21% "Value Added" tax on many purchased goods.
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to each his own, and it's more like $8
it's all good, I go to the USA almost every year and the dollar / euro makes everything a 40% rebate!!! I love it
 
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