Hate calling every year to get a lower TV rate? This post is part of a Denver Post series on TV options today — from new and existing companies. The stories may be updated over time. Read the series at dpo.st/tvtoday or “Cable TV, satellite, streaming: See your options, lower your bill”
Sling TV, the online TV service from Dish Network, has done away with long-term contracts and commitments. Go ahead, add it. No fees. And then cancel it. No fees. And add it again! Image courtesy of Sling TV.
With the rise of new TV services, we thought it was darn well time to take a look at what plans work best for different customers. This is part of an ongoing series to help readers figure out if these real-life TV plans from local TV providers and online video services might better fit your lifestyle.
Customer: They raised my rate again? I’m canceling!
Pay TV companies spend a good chunk of money to lure new customers. For existing customers, we often feel like chopped liver. And when rates go up each year, we complain but many grudgingly make the call to threaten cancellation.
Newer TV services are following T-Mobile’s lead and treating customers the same as potential customers. They’re doing away with limited-time deals, long-term contracts and annual rate increases (at least so far).
Sling, for example, offers the same rate to everyone: $20. You can try the service out free for one week. There are no contracts, no activation or cancellation fees and no need to call in once a year to get a better rate.
Skip traditional companies if you don’t want to mess with the annual chore of calling to complain that your rates went up.
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