Pete
Repete
when I was moving they had a great deal for new customers....I can't remember exactly but it was something like 30$ off a month, free hd for a year, free reveiver and free starz and hbo for 6 months. I called up and said I wanted all of that or i was canceling because I was moving. The best they could do was 15$ off a month and free starz/hbo for 6 months. So I cancelled my service and when we moved just signed up under the hubby's name. Got all that original stuff..and when his two years are up we'll probably cancel and put it back under my name to get whatever awesome deals they have for new customers then.
Remember way back when the great phone wars were going on? MCI, Sprint, AT&T were all cut throat for long distance service? I used to switch my long distance carrier every 6 months or so and never paid more than a couple bucks a month in long distance calls. Sing up with Sprint for 6 months at $6.99 for unlimited LD for 6 months. Then get a call from MCI who offered 6 months free so switch again. 6 months later AT&T would call and offer it for $5 a month.
Business is business, they do everything they can do to wring another dime out of you and absent competition they screw you when they can. I feel no remorse at all playing their game and getting the most service for the least expense. More than likely they got theirs from me before the situation turned and I as the consumer gained the upper hand. How many crazy ass long distance bills did you pay way back when you had no choice?