uclabruin98

join:2014-08-09 7 recommendations uclabruin98 Member Broadcast Surcharge going up again Not sure if this was already mentioned but I just saw this on Spectrum's website:



Starting 2/21/2019 for most areas there will be changes to Spectrum services, equipment, fees and surcharges where applicable.



Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo

Broadcast Surcharge for Stream & Choice will increase from $3.00/mo to $5.00/mo



So I guess that our answer to the Tribune agreement means another increase for us TV subscribers.

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That’s the highest in the cable industry! Though Charter does not have mandatory sports fees and many other fees, unlike others. Though this is getting way out of hand and I hope someone does something. Or I’m canceling TV! This is not Charters fault but rather the TV industry. They want more and more money from us all!



Charter could do us a great favor and drop these channels and that broadcast surcharge. And unless these media giants lower the prices, keep the channels off the air for some time until they agree. It’s one of the only ways I believe for action to take place.



That or cord cutting increases, which it most certainly will now.

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said by uclabruin98: Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo This gets no reaction from people who are numb to it by now, yet Netflix adds a couple bucks to its ten dollar product and people go apecrazy.



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said by uclabruin98: Not sure if this was already mentioned but I just saw this on Spectrum's website:



Starting 2/21/2019 for most areas there will be changes to Spectrum services, equipment, fees and surcharges where applicable.



Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo

Broadcast Surcharge for Stream & Choice will increase from $3.00/mo to $5.00/mo



So I guess that our answer to the Tribune agreement means another increase for us TV subscribers. It just went up a couple of months ago. They should have told tribune to F off. 100% cancelling cable now.



Anona88d6

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said by uclabruin98: Not sure if this was already mentioned but I just saw this on Spectrum's website:



Starting 2/21/2019 for most areas there will be changes to Spectrum services, equipment, fees and surcharges where applicable.



Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo

Broadcast Surcharge for Stream & Choice will increase from $3.00/mo to $5.00/mo



So I guess that our answer to the Tribune agreement means another increase for us TV subscribers. Not seeing it. Can you post a link?



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said by adam1991: said by uclabruin98: Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo This gets no reaction from people who are numb to it by now, yet Netflix adds a couple bucks to its ten dollar product and people go apecrazy. Yeah Netflix raised it $2 for the first time in 15 months. This is another $2 just 3 months after they raised it $1.10 plus 50 cents for our STB and $5 on our internet. I've got both. Guess which one is going to go? It aint Netflix.

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Sorry about the bad quality, cleaner copy below. (Not sure how to delete this post) I saw it when I was looking for offers for my parents who want to switch from Frontier to take advantage of the new customer pricing.Sorry about the bad quality, cleaner copy below. (Not sure how to delete this post)

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Anona88d6

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said by adam1991: said by uclabruin98: Broadcast Surcharge will increase from $9.95/mo to $11.99/mo This gets no reaction from people who are numb to it by now, yet Netflix adds a couple bucks to its ten dollar product and people go apecrazy. Huh? People complain about cable being too much constantly. People are going crazy about Netflix raising their prices because they somehow think that streaming services are immune to rate hikes, but they're getting a rude awakening.

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Blame Northwest's petulant spat a few months back too. It's seriously time for some congressperson to write up a bill that OTA channels get carried for a certain cost that increases at the rate of inflation. No more than that, and if you're not happy, you get to deal with the 0¢ you get from must-carry or pay more for prime position. WGN America and my local Fox affiliate are in no way worth $2/month.



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Why do people stick with Charter for TV service, I don't understand peoples mindset that they have to get TV service from Charter and then complain about the ever increasing price? People are better off getting PS Vue, Sling TV, Fubotv, or DirecTV Now.

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Absolutely getting out of hand. Spectrum has had like three to four prices increases a year. TW never did this. They already raised box fees, internet fees, now broadcast fees. I am probably missing more. It's a joke. Can we go one freaking year without raising prices.

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Shouldnt tv stations be paying the cable companies for expanding their viewer base?

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said by Purnerdyl00: Charter could do us a great favor and drop these channels and that broadcast surcharge.

That or cord cutting increases, which it most certainly will now.



If they took off 11.99 for the local stations that come in clear as a bell with rabbit ear antennas - I'd consider it.



But the antenna is staying. I keep getting offers for 21.99 for a handful of channels in the mailIf they took off 11.99 for the local stations that come in clear as a bell with rabbit ear antennas - I'd consider it.But the antenna is staying.



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Sorry! Edited due to fact my question must of been to far off topic to get a reply. Will create a new topic.Sorry!



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WTF?! The fees have already gone up 3 bucks since I hooked up at my new place in September. This is out of fucking control.

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I bought a Mohu leaf antenna to play around with and discovered that I could get more local stations with it than are on cable. Figured why pay a broadcast fee when I can get it for free. So when tivo had a $199 special with lifetime service 2 years ago, I cut the cord. Tivo has a better DVR than any cable service. It buffers four channels so you can switch channels and skip commercials on each one. We rotate among different streaming services such as Amazon prime, hulu, netflix, or acorn. Also get at&t watch TV for $15 which includes CNN and tcm, but no local stations. We're watching much higher quality TV for a lot less.



I think the more people that drop cable, the higher they'll raise the fees to maintain profit.

hotshot187

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The point is spectrum has raised prices like 3 to 4 times in a year. YES Netflix did raise its price but it's not like every 3 months. Big difference.

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1 recommendation Purnerdyl00 Member Unfortunately these broadcast fees are being increased due to the media companies demanding more money. So it’s not just Charter Spectrum raising the prices for more profits.



As for the internet price rise a few months ago. I think that was ok considering all the upgrades they did. Comcast and many other companies are still far more expensive than Spectrum and are much worse in terms of service.



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said by sestrada: said by Purnerdyl00: Charter could do us a great favor and drop these channels and that broadcast surcharge.

That or cord cutting increases, which it most certainly will now.



If they took off 11.99 for the local stations that come in clear as a bell with rabbit ear antennas - I'd consider it.



But the antenna is staying. I keep getting offers for 21.99 for a handful of channels in the mailIf they took off 11.99 for the local stations that come in clear as a bell with rabbit ear antennas - I'd consider it.But the antenna is staying. for the record on the plan you meantion the broadcast fee is currently $3 and is going up to $5



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said by uclabruin98: I saw it when I was looking for offers for my parents who want to switch from Frontier to take advantage of the new customer pricing.



Sorry about the bad quality, cleaner copy below. (Not sure how to delete this post) Thanks. They already raised that surcharge in November. Hard to believe they're raising it again that quickly. It says for most areas, so I hope my area will be spared.



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said by terabitz: This is getting out of hand Please, it was out of hand 10, 15 years ago. Those still addicted will whine about it on internet forums before opening their wallet and paying for it like usual. Nothing to see here...



Anona88d6

@74.73.91.x 2 recommendations Anona88d6 Anon said by mackey: said by terabitz: This is getting out of hand Please, it was out of hand 10, 15 years ago. Those still addicted will whine about it on internet forums before opening their wallet and paying for it like usual. Nothing to see here... That's a curious response. If internet went up in price, you wouldn't complain, and then continue to still pay for it? I rest my case.



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2 recommendations mackey Premium Member said by Anona88d6 : If internet went up in price, you wouldn't complain, and then continue to still pay for it? Yes. It has gone up on me, multiple times, and not once have I come here to bitch about it. I either just pay it, or change it to one I don't mind paying for.

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Don’t forget that the stations are also making money on advertising. It’s actually really bizarre the way this works. If you watch a broadcast station over the air, the station’s only revenue is from advertising. But if you are a cable customer, they are also making money from you via a rate paid by the cable company for carrying a channel that is available off the air (which the cable company is now extracting from you via broadcast fee).

I’d like to see cable bills split like my electric bill. A charge for supply (content) that is a pass through and a charge for delivery (cable plant). Then you’d see the real costs.

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I knew the broadcast surcharge would likely rise again, just not this soon. This makes it the 2nd time the broadcast surcharge rose again since i started a promo with Spectrum (was 8.85 around Oct, then 9.95, now 11.99 on my March bill). As soon as the promo is up I'm dumping Spectrum and just go OTA/Netflix/Hulu once i figure out the antenna situation.



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benanfisa1

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Los Angeles, CA 1 recommendation benanfisa1 Member Can anyone tell me the starting price when everybody announced the service and what the price is now.



Like Directv NOW: initial $35 to $40

Youtube TV: initial $35 to $40

What about PS VUe

Hulu Live



and other services