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Cable company excuses for price increases. Cable prices have incresed nearly 100% since Congress deregulated cable pricing in 1998. Since the cable companies, like the Telcos, also seek greater de-regulation, they appear hard pressed to provide rational explanations. But it's heartwarming that Comcast reps speak with such a sense of unity.

from: Multichannel News

“Price adjustments reflect the increased value of our services, and an $800 million investment to provide advanced products and services, improve the quality of our products and enhance customer service.”
-- Shawn Feddeman, Comcast spokesman in Boston

“Price adjustments reflect the increased value of our services, and a $200 million statewide investment to provide advanced products and services, improve the quality of our products and improved customer service.”
-- Andrew Johnson, Comcast VP of communications, in the San Francisco Bay Area

“Price adjustments reflect the increased value of our services and more than $215 million in investments to provide advanced products and services.”
-- Jeff Alexander, Comcast spokesman in Lancaster, Pa.

“Snow falls down. Cable rates go up. It's the natural order of things.”
-- Barry Orton, a professor at the University of Wisconsin, on recent cable rate hike announcements.