When moving is it better to cancel or move cable/satellite/phone/internet services?

Amit
Home Buyer
19403

The advantages on cancelling could be that I would qualify as a new customer and maybe get better deals. The advantages for moving is that the move will be easier.

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Amit
Home Buyer
19403

Thanks to both of your very quick response.

Yes, I was thinking of setting this up under my wife's name which was not done before. However, I will take your advice first and call them up asking for an improved deal for continuing with them.

Regards,
Amit

Wed Sep 9 2009, 11:29
Judy May, Esqui...
Agent
Collegeville, PA

Hi Amit. What an interesting question.

I don't know that you could necessarily cancel and pick up "new" service at a different address and qualify as a "new customer". On the other hand, in today's market, I would THINK that if you would threaten to switch to a competitor, your service provider should seek to strike a deal with you to keep you as a customer. (I know that when my 2-year deal came up recently, I threatened to go with a competitor and they ultimately continued my 2-year-only deal for another 2 years!:)

I would suggest that you call your company and explain the situation. If they say "there's nothing I can do for you," ask to speak to their supervisor. The supervisor may be able to get you a great rate that the general customer service rep cannot.

One other thought: perhaps -- and this is only a possibility -- you can put your "new" service in your spouse's name (assuming her name wasn't associated with the prior service) and qualify as a new customer that way. However, given the competitiveness of the marketplace, I would think you wouldn't have to go that route.

I hope that helps. Good luck and blessings to you............

Warmly,
Judy

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Wed Sep 9 2009, 08:48
Terrence Charest
Agent
Willow Grove, PA
FIRST ANSWER

Also, it depends on which services are available at the new location. Your guess is as good as mine. It's all up to you, availability of services and cost.

Wed Sep 9 2009, 08:48

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