The price gouging and billing spikes are simply unacceptable

[jandern3]

I think I've hit my limit. I've been stuck with an overpriced double play package for a year now, and I'm just sick of it. I think I just decided to change to internet only (not sure if I will use Comcast, or go with someone else like Verizon or something), and to try out one of the slimmed down TV packages like YouTubeTV, Hulu Plus, SlingBox, or something similar.

Comcast, despite your significant improvements in the cable interface, you need to know that until you stop screwing over your most loyal customers by upping our rates every 1-2 years, you will continue to lose subscribers at an alarming rate.

From my viewpoint, it seems that your business model is backwards. For virtually every business in the modern era, it is an accepted fact that obtaining new customers is exponentially more expensive than retaining current customers. So why is it, then, that Comcast still shows such favoritism towards new customers, at the expense (literally) of their existing clientele? I'm sick of being loyal to a company that requires me to subsidize the heavily discounted plans it happily hands out to literally anybody other than it's very own customers.

It would appear that Comcast is a fundamentally flawed organization, and I feel no optimism that it will ever be fixed. It's a shame really, that executive leadership seems unable to address the issues at the top, when the rest of the company is crammed full of great people and diligent employees who work so hard day in and day out.

[CCShane]

I can certainly check and see what we have to offer, can you verify your account with me? To protect the privacy of your account, please send me a private message verifying your full name, street address including city, state, and zip code (and apartment number if one is associated), and the full account number or phone number associated with your services. To send a private message click on my name, then click private message me.

[SickOfThis2]

I totally agree with jandern3 and couldn't have said it better myself. I was already paying $72/month for a 12 month agreement for internet only and it ended a month early and Comcast jacked my bill to $81. Well, I figured, okay the 12 month agreement is over so I guess this is the new price. Oh no, they raised it yet again and now it is $108.93. I called for a better deal and the best they said they could do was $101. The main point here, and as jandern3 put it perfectly, the long-time customer gets penalized by constant rate hikes. I told the customer service rep to keep it as is, but I will be looking for a new ISP. So sick of this!

[phils1]

I completely agree. Existing customer don't seem to get any benefit, even after 20 years. Had really poor service over the last 2 years and was told the sales team would take care of me when my contract ended. Well, here we are and apparently this meant trying to push new services on me and jacking the price up, of the same service I have, if I want to stay with them, instead of a discount for all my frustrations. Would also have to be in another 2 year contract  Most likely leaving if they can't make this right.

[Olivia6870]

Comcast is once again raising their prices. I believe they got in trouble for this years ago. They are hiking movies, monthly services, and now charging to watch shows if not in current season. This must stop.

[Derrickjohn6]

Same here,  they treat their long time customers horribly.  I recently lost my job, went in for lower service I could afford, returned some equipment, etc.  Well the next month, I am charged with two extra channels and HD TV, totaling $37, they continued to charge me for the returned equipment  (from my sister who never used it, changed her mind about moving in, and was given the boxes to return 5 days later) which totals $83 per month and these have been charged for the past 2 month and the month coming up which is listed on the current bill bringing my bill up to a total of $977.    My bill went up 

[ComcastAlly]

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