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It doesn't hurt to ask!

JenJarJenJar
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I just got off the phone with our cable company.  We realized that we're paying for 4 different "tiers" and we only watch one of them.  So, I called - told them we wanted to save some money and asked if we could cancel the other 3.  Unfortunately they are a package deal....but he said "Let me see how we can save you some money."  And just like that, $23 was knocked off our bill.  Nice!  Now I want to call the cell phone and insurance companies :)
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Re: It doesn't hurt to ask!

  • wheelsonthebuswheelsonthebus member
    This is the FIRST thing I did when I became a SAHM. I've heard people talking about doing it, but it really works. I got $20 a month off my cable bill, $15 off my cell, and $25 of my phone and internet bills just by CALLING and asking how I could lower my bills.

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  • momoftwinsplusonemomoftwinsplusone
    WinkCertainly a good idea! Usually they want to sell you something instead of save you money! I have the bundle with my cable company, my internet, home phone and cable are all one one bill for $99 a mo. It has really saved me money and its unlimited local and long distance! I think I need to call my cell company and see if I can cut some corners
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    imagemomoftwinsplusone:
    WinkCertainly a good idea! Usually they want to sell you something instead of save you money! I have the bundle with my cable company, my internet, home phone and cable are all one one bill for $99 a mo. It has really saved me money and its unlimited local and long distance! I think I need to call my cell company and see if I can cut some corners

    That's a heck of a deal for all 3!  We don't have a home phone and our bill is almost as much as yours. 

    I did call my cell phone company after that and if we went down a package it would save us $20.  It allows for 700 minutes, which we haven't gone over in the past 3 months....I'm waiting for DH to get home and see what he thinks but I think I'm going to do that one too.  I like the idea of an extra $43 a month!

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  • momoftwinsplusonemomoftwinsplusone
    of course you have to factor in the stupid charges for things like taxes and state fees and all the surcharges but it never goes over $125 total and I have a $5 HBO bundle and $5 protection plan for things like coverage if a storm damages my cable or modem or box! I love it! They are talking about adding cell service..I would so bite at it! I called the cell company and switched to a family plan and have three lines! And then went to family texting...I guess we are all doing some major texting!!! It has dropped my bill like $40! I am with you and extra $40 a month! That's diapers or gas for the car :)
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