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Intenet Provider Promotional Rates: Trick or Treat?

08.16.2008 · Posted in Internet Articles

There are thousands of households with broadband connections these days from the single college graduate to the seventy five year old retiree. Most of us know why we need a fast connection to the Internet, but some of us don?t.rnrnThe Cable, DSL, and Fiber Optic providers have been selling these Triple Service packages that bundle television, phone, and Internet for tempting low monthly prices. Some coerce you with super fast internet connectivity for just $10 per month; however, some of these clueless subscribers fail to realize what happens a few months down the line. People must read the fine print!rnrnWhen starting rates of $9.99 zoom as quickly as the information on the internet to $29.99 in six months, the affordability of fast internet goes right out the window. That doesn’t even include, higher taxes, surcharges, and fees that are also added to that inflated montly price.rnrnSo, why not just jump ship and cancel your service? Easier said than done. Providers often hide the ball, and when you attempt to cancel service, they inform you of the two year contract you entered into for those promotional rates. So, not only are you tied in, but you if want to break the contract, there is a penalty, and more of your money in their bank accounts.rnrnNow consider that a large number of users don?t even utilize their broadband connections on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis and these companies are greatly increasing their profit margins! In fact some commercials poke fun at consumers calling them ignorant.rnrnThe key to not falling victim to this scenario is to know what you need, what you are getting in to, and how you can get out of it if you change your mind. Bottom line-read the fine print! When you consider that taking the time to read the agreement carefully could save you hundreds of dollars over a two year contract, the investment of a few minutes for review is priceless.rnrnSo, are promotional rates off limits? Absolutely not! Finding a provider that offers promotional rates without a long term contract is a great money saving tactic. Once the promo period has ended, you then also have the freedom to either stick it out with this provider or move on to the next.rnrnInternet Services is a highly competitive world, so consumers need to arm themselves with education to make good fiscal decisions. By not falling for the first cheap internet deal to come along, but rather taking time to make good investment decisions, we are moving toward having affordable internet across the United States, and also engaging in the international market,which offers 5 times faster connectivity for pennies on the dollar.

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