A Reminder: Ask for Lower Rates

The other day I called the phone company to ask about cancelling my home phone service, but keeping my internet service. They provided the information and then let me know that a new offer had just come out which would lower my bill $10 per month AND upgrade my internet speed ... with no negative changes to my account.

I said, "Heck yes, sign me up." I am still considering cancelling the home phone service and looking at alternatives, but haven't made a decision yet.

Cable and phone companies are very competitive right now, for good reason.

• in most areas your home phone company can provide your cable and internet service
• your cable company can provide your cable and phone service
• in some areas there is direct competition between phone or cable companies
• many people have given up home phone service and use only their cell phone
• many people have given up cable, watching tv on the internet
• magicJack
• Roku

If you haven't called your cable and home telephone provider lately to request a better rate do so. And shop around.