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Or they will increase everyone's rates by $2, then a week later offer a $2 reduction for paying via the methods they want you to. And the sheeple will be grateful.



That reminds me of how some insurance companies operate. They say they have accident forgiveness that won't raise your rates but you lose the "Good Driver Discount". So, in essence, you pay more even though your "rate" technically stays the same.


THey want you to use online payment, and pay the $2 fee! The fee isn't to discourage use or direct users; its there because most everybody uses online payments, won't quit even if there's a fee, and they see a way to make a buck on a captive audience.

Its the free market, I guess. They can charge whatever they want, and we can shop around for a better deal. Except all those people with a contract.


Actually, they want people to use automatic payment, not one-time online or phone payments.




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