Here's a giant load of BS-

[mikebw]

Just got an email from FiOS:

Verizon FiOS wrote:
"Our records show you have an older model router that’s being discontinued. If you keep this router, a monthly router maintenance charge of $2.80 (plus taxes) will be charged to your account starting 9/29/16.

To get a faster and better internet experience, we recommend upgrading to our certified pre-owned Fios Advanced Wi-Fi router for a one-time purchase of just $59.99 (plus taxes) with free shipping and handling. You’ll be happy you did!"

Oh really? I need to start paying you MORE to continue using the hardware you gave me to use with your service?! How about you just give me the model that you ARE supporting and we call it even?

[Mr Downtown]

That's some weapons-grade chutzpah, there.

[OWC Jamie]

What do they do for the $2.80 make sure it's not lonely while you are sleeping ?
Cut out service repeatedly so it resets ?

[NewtonMP2100]

.......noticed a lot of providers are doing the same.....making old equipment obsolete....forcing you to upgrade.......for more expensive equipment.......sounds familiar.......???

[wurm]

I wonder what would happen if you said you could buy one on your own for say, $40. Or better yet, that you already upgraded.

[mikebw]

wurm wrote:
I wonder what would happen if you said you could buy one on your own for say, $40. Or better yet, that you already upgraded.

Well I know they can remotely check for their hardware, so I would have to physically disconnect it to avoid the fee.

Would definitely like to replace with my own. Haven't started looking yet- any suggestions?

[Robert M]

Mike,

I'll take the load of horsepucky Verizon gave you and raise you a cart of stinky cowpie. Cablevision is the primary provider for access to the Internet and such in my area. They are the provider for my office. Out of the blue, they decided to implement a monthly rental fee for our existing cable modem. The age and model has no bearing on it. They just decided it was time to charge us a rental fee for it. Definite cash grab.

Robert

[Speedy]

This is what class action lawsuits are designed to prevent. Unfortunately, your local cable monopoly has a service agreement that you signed that allows them to raise prices on everything, no reason needed. Best to just bend over and take it.

[mikebw]

Speedy wrote:
This is what class action lawsuits are designed to prevent. Unfortunately, your local cable monopoly has a service agreement that you signed that allows them to raise prices on everything, no reason needed. Best to just bend over and take it.

Well I may have already agreed to their terms, but there is no monopoly here. I am just exponentially more averse to the Comcrap alternative.

[Speedy]

mikebw wrote:
[quote=Speedy]
This is what class action lawsuits are designed to prevent. Unfortunately, your local cable monopoly has a service agreement that you signed that allows them to raise prices on everything, no reason needed. Best to just bend over and take it.

Well I may have already agreed to their terms, but there is no monopoly here. I am just exponentially more averse to the Comcrap alternative.
A duopoly! Lucky you…