a call worth making

Unlike most people, my cable bill is doing down.

In 2010, I was paying $150 a month.  I have two TV’s, two digital cable boxes with DVR, internet (no phone), and HBO.

For the same service today, I pay $103.

Yesterday my friend Ellen sends me an email on a documentary she says  I really must watch called Leave the World Behind (about the group Swedish House Mafia).  But it’s on Showtime, a premium channel I don’t get.

I call Time Warner Cable (TWC), and see what promotions they have.

Five minutes after ending the call, I am receiving SHOWTIME, and, I’m told, my monthly bill will be $2 less than I am now paying.

While I am on the phone I ask about any other promotions.  I find out I can get my home phone service added with the same exact features as I now get with Verizon.  I pay Verizon $66 month. I'll pay TWC about $13/month, including taxes.  That's over $600/year savings.

Not bad for one phone call.