fiberguy
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| reply to Sebastian
Re: Old Story, new Technology
on my cell phone i get caller-id, 5-way calling, callwaiting, voicemail, and many more at no extra charge.. try adding those service to your land-line. it'll cost an arm and leg. Except for Caller ID, and Voice Mail (which is usually resold), you mentioned services that they WANT you to use. 3-way calling, call waiting, and some of these other services make you use more minutes which means more profits.
Comparing the cell phone model to landline services is not a great example.
But I agree, if I were investing in a company that was not trying to get the most $$ from each customer, I would think twice about my investment.
Also, the $14.95 service is a loss in profit. Please read the article again and pay attention to the WHOLE thing and not just what makes people happy.
Like I have said in other forums, SBD is doing this to draw custoemrs away from Cable who is on thier butts to get them as a captive audience. A captive customer is easier to migrate into higher charges.
Did anyone also notice how they stated that after the $14.95 promotion is over it reverts to the *$30.00* monthly charge? Also, SBC is not being honest on this "prmotion" as they will offer this to anyone who asks for it without argument and over the phone.
Disagree if you want, but SBC won't be running this promotion as loose as they currently are for long. I don't think cable has much to worry about with this.. it's all the balance of the business coming to play.. competition, you know? I know most of you can't see this because it's not government forcing the price drop. However, the last thing I want is either cable or telephone to go under.. because what are you left with? NO CHOICE! |
