Comcast is increasing prices for cable TV and internet services on 1 January 2021, a spokesperson confirmed to Ars Technica following a Comcast posting on Reddit. America's biggest ISP and cable operator is increasing both standard monthly rates and the additional fees not included in advertised prices.
Six internet-only packages that cost USD 53 to USD 113 a month will all rise by USD 3 a month, and the price for professional installations or in-home service visits is rising from USD 70 to USD 100. The Xfinity home security services also will rise in price by USD 10 per month, and the cost of an Xfinity TV box will increase to USD 7.50 per month from USD 5.
The basic Choice TV package goes up to USD 30 per month from USD 25. In addition, Comcast is adding up to USD 4.50 a month to the "Broadcast TV" fee and USD 2 to the Regional Sports Network (RSN) fee. The Broadcast TV fee currently ranges from USD 7.90 to USD 14.95 depending on the market.
The RSN fee reaches a maximum USD 8.75 a month in most of Comcast's territory, but Comcast said this fee is USD 14.45 for Chicago-area customers with access to the Sinclair-owned Marquee Sports Network that airs Chicago Cubs games. The RSN fee is not charged in some markets that don't have RSNs.
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