Jun 7, 2020

Cable Costs

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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