Cable Rate Increases for the Seacoast region of New Hampshire

Comcast raised cable TV rates for New Hampshire residents residing in the Seacoast towns including Greenland, New Castle, Newington, Portsmouth and Rye, on February 1.

The rates for standard cable increased from $51.20 to $54.40. Digital starter package rates went up from $55.19 to $58.39. Rates for expanded basic service have increased from $37.20 to $39.75. Rates for the Comcast "Triple Play" remains $99 and did not go up.

Comcast is the largest Cable TV provider in New Hampshire with approximately 290,000 customers. The rate increases are attributed to service updates such as the addition of more HD channels and more videos in their On Demand library. Comcast also increased their number of employees by 200 in 2007.

New Hampshire residents affected by the rate increases should compare their monthly cable bill to Dish Network programming costs. New Dish Network subscribers can receive 3 months of free programming (a $120 value), free equipment, including a free HD DVR, and free standard professional installation. Dish Network offers a wide variety of package options starting at just $19.99 a month. To view Dish Network packages and pricing, visit www.AllAmericanDish.com.