fiber plans are now pushing eighty-five bucks a month—that’s more than I spent on rent in college, and I lived in a closet, you know? It’s a headache, basically. People are calling support, trying to avoid this, but it’s like arguing with a brick wall—a brick wall that’s actively trying to drain your bank account.

They’re blaming “rising operational costs,” a cool $300 million, but AT&T just reported a $4.9 billion profit. It’s like saying you’re raising prices because the cost of sprinkles is too high while simultaneously owning Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

Evolving needs? My need is for them to stop bleeding me dry. This isn’t the first time, either; they’ve been bumping prices in November 2024 and 2023—it’s like a subscription service for disappointment. You can try to soften the blow with autopay and paperless billing—a measly $10 with an eligible bank account, or $5 with a debit card.

It’s like they’re offering you a participation trophy for paying your bills on time.

Customer frustration is reaching critical mass; people are starting to look at competitors. Good. Let them. Maybe someone else will offer internet that doesn’t feel like a hostage situation. The potential for customer churn is real—and honestly, it’s the only thing that might make CEO john stankey actually care about his customers.

It’s a vicious cycle; they raise prices, people complain, they offer tiny discounts, and then they raise prices again. It’s like watching a toddler throw a tantrum—but with broadband.