What the absolute heck is going on with Spectrum? In what’s become a pattern of ruthless corporate greed, Spectrum has raised its rates twice in just the last three months, pushing already struggling customers to the brink. This time, the blow hits phone service users with a sneaky $2 to $4 monthly increase, on top of the outrageous internet prices we’re already paying.
Let’s talk internet first. Just last year, Spectrum increased their rates almost every single quarter. What used to be a manageable $40 per month for basic internet has now skyrocketed to a jaw-dropping $92 to $98 a month. For the same basic service. No upgrades, no added value — just a bloated bill that keeps growing.
And now, as if that wasn’t enough, customers with phone service are waking up to yet another increase. A few bucks here, a few bucks there — it may not sound like much, but in an economy where every dollar counts, it’s yet another insult. Families are being nickel-and-dimed into submission, all while Spectrum continues raking in record profits.
You seriously can’t make this up. And the big question we keep asking — where does it end?
We’ve reached the point where people are openly wondering: Is it time for a class action lawsuit? Because let’s face it — this doesn’t feel like normal business anymore. This feels like exploitation. And in areas like Josephine County, where Spectrum holds a near-total monopoly, it’s a perfect storm of high prices, zero competition, and absolutely no accountability.
Want to switch providers? Good luck with that. For most of us, Spectrum is the only option. That means we either pay up or go without internet — something that’s become as essential as electricity in today’s world. Whether it’s for work, school, healthcare, or just staying in touch with loved ones, going without isn’t an option. And Spectrum knows it.
Meanwhile, the company just keeps quietly slipping in more rate hikes and “adjustments” — the kind you only notice after your auto-pay drains more from your bank account than last month. Their customer service is a maze of automated dead-ends, and trying to get real answers? Forget it.
So yes — Josephine County is once again getting it in the backend, and we’re fed up.
This isn’t just about a few bucks. It’s about being held hostage by a greedy corporation that sees rural communities as easy targets. It’s about families being pushed to the edge while Spectrum executives cash bonus checks.