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Comcast, one of the nation’s largest cable and internet providers, is facing backlash from customers as it prepares to implement a series of price increases across its TV and internet packages, while simultaneously reducing a key autopay discount.

The changes, set to take effect in the coming weeks, will see some customers’ bills rise by as much as $16 or more per month, adding to the growing financial strain on households already grappling with inflation

According to internal documents and reports, Comcast is raising prices across the board, impacting various tiers of its TV and internet services.

The popular “Select” TV package, which includes a TV box, will jump to $60 a month, up from the current $53.50.
The “Ultimate” TV package will see an even steeper increase, rising to a hefty $126.25 per month before fees and taxes.
With RSN fees and Broadcast TV fee it will now cost over $161 a month for TV or $1,935. Other fees will be added to that including a new higher device fee for each extra cable TV box

Also, essentials internet usage is going up to $15 a month, up from $9.99 a month.

The price hikes aren’t limited to just the base package costs. Comcast is also significantly increasing several add-on fees, which have long been a source of frustration for consumers.

The Broadcast TV fee, a charge levied to recoup the costs of carrying local broadcast channels, is set to skyrocket to $25.25 per month.

Similarly, the Regional Sports Network (RSN) fee, which covers the cost of regional sports channels, will climb to $11 per month in many areas

Adding insult to injury, Comcast is also drastically reducing the discount offered for enrolling in autopay and paperless billing.

Previously, customers who opted for these convenient and environmentally friendly options enjoyed a $10 monthly discount.

However, under the new changes, that discount will be slashed to a mere $2 per month only if you pay by Bank account down from $5 a month

The price hikes come at a time when competition in the cable and internet market is heating up. Streaming services continue to gain popularity, offering more flexible and often cheaper alternatives to traditional cable packages. Fiber internet providers are also expanding their networks, providing faster speeds and more competitive pricing in many areas.

Comcast has defended the price increases, citing rising programming costs and ongoing investments in its network infrastructure.

However, critics argue that these justifications ring hollow, particularly given the company’s substantial profits and the simultaneous reduction in the autopay discount

A part of me wants to believe that this is being done out of spite, like this is what we get for not letting the Net Neutrality Bill pass.

This has less to do with internet and net neutrality and more to do with live sports.

The whole auto-pay being labeled as environmentally friendly is f***ing hilarious tbh. You always could opt out of a paper bill and not setup autopay.

Well my 2 year contract is up in April so I’ll be taking my internet only package from Comcast to Verizon

Just buy an account like anyone else does

Paying for tv