ISPs erode promised lifetime-price deals with recurring bill increases
A telecom customer describes losing a corporate-approved discounted price-for-life plan after a routine account change, then facing annual bill increases without any corresponding service upgrade. The complaint reflects a broader pattern where telecom providers fail to honor long-term pricing commitments.
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