Taxes on Comcast Cable Service (Minneapolis: costs , advertise, local)

[SoDak11]

I'm trying to get an idea of what all of my internet/cable costs are going to be when I make my way to Minneapolis.

Does anyone know the final cost of the Comcast triple play package that they advertise for $99 ? How much do all the local taxes/fees add to that? Seems like those fees just keep getting bigger and bigger!

Thanks!

[K-Luv]

I had Comcast cable internet and I can't recall the amount in taxes and fees. I know that it was only a few dollars more then the advertised price, though. I had my own own modem and they tried to charge me $99 for not returning it when I canceled service, even though they knew that I never received a modem from them in the first place.

One thing with this $99 thing is that it is a promotion. The deal only lasts for either 3, 9 or 12 months depending on the promotion. After that you will be charged full price, so don't be confused when you get a bill for $250 dollars one day (they will not remind you when your promotional period is about to expire).

[reggaj]

They also charge you for any boxes you get with the digital cable, and even more if it is a HD box. We have the basic $99 package with 2 boxes and HBO and our bill is about $160.00 per month.

[aperfectbass]

If you don't upgrade anything (Premium chanels, extra cable boxes {I've only used this for the On Demand service}) it comes to about $115 - after the promotion period it goes about $40 before taxes.