AT&T Price Increase
AT&T is preparing to raise landline prices over 20%. If you have basic landline phone service and have other landline options available in your area, kick AT&T to the curb. If you prefer AT&T and have other AT&T services, check out their service bundles for possible "deals".
"There's nothing in the economy or the cost of providing phone service that would justify a 22 percent increase," said Harvey Rosenfield, founder of Consumer Watchdog.
Unlike AT&T, SureWest, which is the traditional local phone provider in the area, has no plan to raise rates on its local phone service, said company spokesman Ron Rogers. SureWest hasn't raised rates since 1997, he said.
"We haven't found the need to raise any rates," Rogers noted. "There are no outside costs causing us to pass along any increase in rates to customers."
Another option is to turn off the landline and move to a wireless only option. If you have an unlimited calling plan now, it is a no brainer. Dump AT&T and save a couple hundred dollars per year or more.