The global recession has caused great pains for consumers, but there may be some diamonds in the rough. Consumers may feel pinched more than ever, but many companies are feeling the same way. Cable and phone companies are losing customers fast and investors are demanding more subscribers to their services. As a result, many are willing to negotiate on rates in order to keep customers – good news for your wallet!

Customers looking to reduce their cable or phone bills can simply call up their phone companies and express that times are tough and rates are simply too high. Often times, the companies will negotiate and reduce your bills by up to 50% just to keep you as one of their customers! This is especially true for customers of special offers that are expiring. Many times, companies are willing to extend these special offers indefinitely in order to keep you signed.

Many of the steepest discounts are offered to customers who buy the so-called triple-play bundle of television, internet and voice service, since customers pay the most for all three. Comcast now offers economy bundles that include scaled down efforts while phone companies are quickly reacting to save customers as they migrate to the new services. Additionally, many new cheaper services are being offered to help consumers save in today’s environment.

So… what are you waiting for? Give you phone and cable company a call today!