Question regarding Comcast cable tv

[LuckyTaxi]

I was speaking with a friend and she told me she pays like $18/month for basic cable. I asked her why cheap,
and she told me it's because she didn't use the cable box that everyone usually has. I called Comcast about three
months ago, and they wanted like $50+ for three tvs, and thats basic cable!!!!! digital was like $65.

Wut's the cheapest I can go for? I keep hearing different things. I dont need 50 movie channels. basic cable
is fine for espn and the local comcast show to watch sports.

 

[freebsddude]

Do they offer internet access in your area, getting cable w/internet access may bring down the price.

 

[DarkManX]

i pay 12$ for basic with 1 cable box, i just got it cuz the price of having it and not having it makes my internet price the same.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

$12?!?!?!?!? Wow...the reps I talk to must be trying to rip me off. What should I ask for next time I call? I told them I wanted
basic cable, and she quotes like $50+.

I have DSL with telocity, and I've been happy with the service, so there's no need for me to switch.

 

[DarkManX]

well whats included in ur basic? mine is just local channels. and prices are different in every area. I do telemarketing for charter cable some people pay 10-30$ for basic cable.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

just ordered the cable installation today. he quotes me $48 for three tvs. The installation charges are absurd.
$30+ for the first tv and $17 for each additional! sheesh!!! and this is for basic. i figure the extra $20 for
the extra 100 channels isn't worth it. i just want my sports and some news channel