the_vera•15d agoTop Commenter

I finally negotiated my internet bill down by $30 a month just by calling and asking

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hall.ruby15d ago

Wow, I never really thought about that, but @the_seth makes a solid point about hidden contracts.

the_seth15d ago

Yeah but you gotta watch the fine print on that. Usually when you call in and get a discount, they make you sign a new contract for like 12 or 24 months. So if you try to switch providers later or move, you might get hit with an early termination fee that eats up all that savings. A buddy of mine saved $25 a month on his TV package but didn't realize they locked him into a two year term with a $200 penalty for leaving early. Then he had to move for work six months in and it cost him more than he saved. So just make sure you ask if there's a contract attached before you agree to anything.