Knowing your area is everything. Just went through this last year, had been doing Cox cable for more than 10 years, 5/50. They normally would discount a bit, this time they absolutely refused to budge off the ever-increasing bill, now $64.99 a month. I got internet only through Verizon FIOS, 50/50, no renting of the modem (got my own off EBay), free installation, $39.99 first year, $49.99 second year, no commitment/contract. But those are the only two providers in my zip code.