Keith Gilabert, "I would like to see TV cable and satelite rates drop." [updated]

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:15:13 GMT

Source: rebootfcc.uservoice.com --- Sunday, April 21, 2013
We need more competition. I agree with the fact that there are many more programing choices then there were 10 years ago, but at the same time, prices have risen over 100%. We need more carriers and therefore increase competition to bring prices lower. E Landfish said: Rates hiked alright, but look at these ads copied from the web today: "AT&T® Official Site High Speed Internet - $14.95/mo. Order Now, Limited Time Offer! att.com/dsl CLEAR® - $35 Internet Wireless Internet Service. Limited Time Only $35/mo! Call 877-663-3643 www.clear.com AT&T Internet - $19.95/Mo Internet At Home And On The Go: Cable Can't Offer That. Order Now! ATTOnlineOffers.com/HighSpeedDSL CenturyLink™ Internet High-Speed Internet from $19.95/mo when you bundle w/Phone. Order Now. centurylink.com/Internet CLEAR™ Internet - $35 High Speed Internet Deals - Limited Time Exclusive Offer - Call Now! www.clearwirelessinternet.com" ; Only Centurylink used the word "bundle" and none disclosed critical terms like how many months is the advertised price good for. Sure they could argue how expensive long ad cost, but they can save their "come take the bait" verbiage and tell us the truth that the advertised price is artificially adjusted and specific requirements. If the ad is focused on price and speed, then restrictions relating to those aspects must be disclosed along with general restrictions and requirements of multi-service purchase, and etc. Internet communic ...