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ISPs raise rates during active promotional contract periods

Customers who renew internet service under promotional pricing with a stated term find their bills increased well before the promotional period ends, with no contractual enforcement mechanism. Contacting support provides no remedy. This is a consumer protection failure in how ISPs honor promotional pricing commitments.

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