Didja know that Comcast is slowly forcing people into digital cable. Yeah, it’s true. I first wrote about it in November of last year and I’m still upset about it. I understand that the switch will net everyone more HD stations and faster Internet, but it also forces digital boxes onto millions of TVs, which in turn will raise rates for a lot of people – including me. Comcast, bless its heart, will provide two boxes per household but will expect a monthly payment for the rest you’ll need.
It seems I’m not alone in my disgust either. This lovely note just dropped in our tips inbox and I thought a lot of you will enjoy seeing it. Some of you will not if the numerous flaming comments from my original post is any indication of your loyalty.
Oddly enough, I switched my two TVs to Comcast digital, boxes and all, and my monthly bill went down. Go figure.
Now if only Crapcast can stop cramming too many channels into too small a pipeline, ditch the craptacular Motorola boxes, and improve their craptastic customer service, they’ll be onto something!