Service Bundles
It's the latest trend in communication, the service bundle. Instead of buying three separate services, you can now purchase a service bundle that will combine your internet, phone and TV, saving you the hassle of paying multiple bills each month and reducing the price since you're getting all three services from the same company.
But does bundling really reduce the price, or is it less expensive to keep your services separate? The answer seems to favor separate bills for a variety of reasons.
The problem with a bundle is that large corporations, like Charter Cable in the Midwest, are selling it to you. They promise lower costs and the ability to cancel services you don't need after a trial period. It turns out that this is not the case, and a large number of Americans across the country are paying more for their service bundle than they would if each of their services are separate. Also, if you bundle, you don't have a choice in what you get. You can't bundle two of the three services and leave one out. Many people don't need a home phone these days. It's a thing of the past. If you don't want a home phone or if you don't want internet, too bad, you're stuck with it. You bundled, you lose. You don't have any options either. What if phone service is cheaper through your local phone company than it is through the cable company? Or you've been with them for a while and don't want to switch because their service is good? Too bad, because the bundle can't be broken.
While service bundles offer the convenience of one monthly bill and the promise of lower prices, that's not always the case. You're better off going with services you trust. Your bank account will thank you for it.
