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How Cable Companies Use Hidden Fees to Raise Prices and Disguise the True Cost of Service

Cable companies are notorious for advertising a low price but charging much more by adding a long list of hidden fees to their monthly bills. We’ve heard from thousands of consumers who are tired and frustrated from paying more than what they expected and seeing their monthly bills go up again and again.

This report shines a light on how cable companies use hidden fees to raise prices and disguise the true cost of service.