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Last July I signed up (in Boston) with Comcast for a 20MB (download) internet connection for $35/mo. for the first six months. I knew that was an introductory offer and that it'd be $49/mo. after six months.

What I didn't know (because they didn't mention it at the time) is that after one year it will automatically go up to $65/mo.

$65/mo. for 20MB service is robbery in the US in 2013.

Don't be surprised if your rate doubles after one year.

I was paying about 80$ for 50 megabit a year or two ago around here. I just think the rates here might be a bit better.

I could live with that, but is that a promo deal for a few months or the going rate?

Yeah I think it is that rate for 1 year, then it goes up by $20.

In my area I pay ~$140/mo for the HD channels, DVR, and only 20 megabit

Yeah, that costs $200/mo in my area, not including the TV.