Recent pricing from Comcast:
Limited Basic (10+ channels)
+ $22.40/month
• local broadcast stations + local access channels + shopping channels
• alternative to an antenna if your location precludes over-the-air reception
Digital Economy (45+ channels)
+ $39.95/month (after 12-month teaser price of $29.95)
Digital Starter (80+ channels)
+ $59.99/month (after 6-month teaser price of $39.99)
+ up to $70/month after first year
Digital Preferred (160+ channels)
+ $69.99/month (after 6-month teaser price of $49.99)
+ up to $86/month after first year
Digital Premier (200+ channels)
+ $89.99/month (after 6-month teaser price of $69.99)
+ up to $140/month after first year
ALL PACKAGES:
+ Broadcast TV Fee up to $1.50/month
+ Regulatory Recovery Fee (2.148%)
+ Franchise Fee (PEGPETIA) for Public, Education and Government access (.25%)
+ Equipment Fees (cable box/converter rentals)
• cable box rental
• digital converter box rental
• DVR and/or HD-DVR rental
• DVR service charges (example: AnyRoom DVR service)
+ Government taxes and surcharges
• Universal Connectivity Charge (16.4% on certain charges/services)
• State and Local 911 Tax ($.50 on accounts with phone service)
• Federal Excise Tax (3%)
• State Gross Receipts Tax (5%)
• State Sales Tax (6.35%)
+ Installation for site visit and wiring primary and extra outlets
+ Service limited to a single outlet, other outlets extra
The worst part is that you won't know how much it's gonna cost until you get a bill. Their bills are so complicated they have a web page just to help customers understand the charges.
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