Spectrum in Los Angeles had an advertised price of $89.97
for new subscribers to get internet, cable and phone
service. After USA TODAY tried signing up for that offer,
after adding the fees for two DVRs and cable boxes, and the
"broadcast fee" to watch local cable channels, the final
tally was $131.95.
Consumer Reports found that cable companies pocket $28
billion a year in imposed fees that are not mandated by the
government and that these fees cost subscribers $37 per
month and add an extra 24% to the cost of the bill.
Respondents paid a median price of $173 per month for
bundles, across all providers.
About 33 million people ditched their cable or satellite
subscription during 2018, according to researcher eMarketer,
up from 24.9 million in 2017.
22 percent of members said they use an antenna to get free
over-the-air TV signals on one or more of the sets in their
home.
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