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Prices for cable TV service have risen three times faster than the rate of inflation. Here are some suggestions for reducing your cable TV bill.
- Protest proposed price increases. Rates for the basic tier of cable TV service must to be approved by the local franchising authority, usually the city council. When a rate increase is announced, contact city hall to register your opinion.
- Determine whether switching to satellite is a better deal for you. One reason cable TV rates are high is lack of competition. If satellite TV is an option in your area, you should look into whether it is a better deal for you.
- Consider cutting back on extras. Are you paying for programming that you hardly ever watch? Dropping a tier or a premium cable service will cut your monthly bill. Similarly, an upgrade to digital-TV service, either digital cable or satellite, might be worth your money only if you like to watch a lot of movies or sports on TV, or if the specialty channels offered on digital have particular appeal.
- If you use a cable modem, determine whether it is the best priced option. Compare the cost of a cable modem with other broadband options, such as DSL. If you have a package, make sure the package deal is really a good deal for you.
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