Cable went up. Again.

covetsthesun wrote:
Cable co raised the rates again. We have the tv/phone/internet package for $150/mo including taxes.

Since it's not going to get cheaper, we are looking for good ways to cut the cord.

1. We do want to keep a "landline" since it's easier (for us) than cell phones for business conversations. What other VoIP options are available?

2. We have 2nd tier tv... but still have 500 channels of "stuff" we don't need or want. DO like the onscreen guide and use of a DVR to record shows.

3. And internet... we don't have the fastest..but it's adequate. We're not aware of any other options for the net.

So, how do we cut the cord...and reduce our costs below $150/mo and have good quality service?

Pardon the ignorance... we really haven't kept up with all the new gadgets and stuff out there.

Thanks
cts

Here is we do. Call Comcast ask for their customer loyalty department.
The will have a "special" for one or two years. Always quite a bit cheaper than the going price. When that one is about to run out, in the year or two, depending on what contract you get. Call and repeat.
Been doing it that way for the last 10-12 years