On 7/6/2011 1:24 PM, notbob wrote:
> I've been warning you. Let the gouging begin!:
>
> "Later this week, new Verizon Wireless smartphone users will choose
> between paying $30 for 2 gigabytes, $50 for 5 gigabytes or $80 for 10
> gigabytes of monthly data usage."
>
> http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_1...19-501465.html
>
> Bend over!
>

Not just wireless. They got me on FIOS. A few months ago someone
"accidentally" disconnected my service and I was without phone, TV and
internet for 4 days until they could dispatch someone. To compensate me
for my trouble, they gave me 3 months of free Showtime/Starz (I found
out later that isn't much of a compensation). So now to keep the
package, the bill comes due. I noticed that my bill went up by $30 not
the $16 for the movie package. Their explanation was that at the same
time my bundle cost increased. I don't want to drop STARZ because of a
show I got hooked on, but I might do that and just wait for it on DVD.
These entertainment companies get you in every way.

The show is Camelot. I don't even know if it's going to keep running
since I haven't seen any previews.