Most Americans are paying more for broadband – here are four solutions

A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have seen their broadband bill go up in the past year, with the average increase hitting an eye-opening $195. But there are four things you can do about that … We’re paying more for our broadband A large-scale survey of US consumers commissioned by CNET found that the majority have seen the price of their broadband service increase within the past year, often by hundreds of dollars. The survey found 63% of US adults paying for home internet saw their prices increase last year. On average, they paid $195 more last year than they did the year before. Price hikes didn’t necessarily translate to better service, either. More than half of people who saw their bills increase said they still experienced unreliable connectivity. The site says that one key reason is promotional pricing used to sign people up, with hefty increases later kicking in. Trey Paul, CNET’s senior broadband editor, doesn’t find it surprising. “That $195 figure may ... Read full article.