How to Get Rid of Cable TV
With many free online alternatives to cable TV, such as Hulu.com and iTunes, now is a great time to cut the cable. Whether you're moving, reducing costs or just sick of watching television, getting rid of your cable TV can be a hassle. Depending on your service provider, the process may vary. Some services can even make it incredibly difficult to cancel your subscription, so pay attention to the fine print and listen to every instruction that you receive on the phone.
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Review your service contract to make sure you've filled your obligations. Sometimes you may be required to keep your cable for a six months to a year after first subscribing, and you may incur addition fees if you cancel early. If your contract has expired, you can probably cancel easily.
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Call your cable provider. In most cases you will enter a phone tree system that will direct you to choose an option. If "Cancel" is an option on the phone tree it may be last. Choose to speak with a customer service representative if "Cancel" is not available. You cannot cancel cable online, and most companies would you prefer you not to cancel at all, so you have to call.
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State to the customer service representative that you wish to cancel the service. Be firm--he will probably try to convince you not to cancel and may offer you discounts to continue service. Insist on speaking with a manager if you cannot convince the customer service representative that you need to cancel.
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Ask for a confirmation number and the name of the service representative that you're speaking with. You may need this information if you continue to receive bills after you've canceled. Return your cable box to your cable provider's local service location.
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If you continue to receive bills, call your credit card company and put a hold on payments to the cable company. Go to the office of the cable company during normal operating hours and insist on speaking with a manager. Politely but firmly ask that she resolve the issue.
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