Am I the only one that doesn't think this is a big deal?
I get cable through TWC, and it is far and away the worst ISP experience I've ever had.
However, equipment lease'ing seems like a completely legitimate practice; the 'backdoor' charges have always been clearly itemized on my bill (and explained up front), and were removed when I purchased my own cable modem without any hassle. Furthermore, if TWC bills ahead (its their practice here), that itemized bill should come with enough time to purchase your own and avoid the charges altogether.
If the charges arren't itemized, or if they force you to use their equipment, I can see a point. Is that the case?
I get cable through TWC, and it is far and away the worst ISP experience I've ever had.
However, equipment lease'ing seems like a completely legitimate practice; the 'backdoor' charges have always been clearly itemized on my bill (and explained up front), and were removed when I purchased my own cable modem without any hassle. Furthermore, if TWC bills ahead (its their practice here), that itemized bill should come with enough time to purchase your own and avoid the charges altogether.
If the charges arren't itemized, or if they force you to use their equipment, I can see a point. Is that the case?