to my knowledge here in Arizona the cable companies havent tried that. But I know our power companies are trying their best to get a 60% increase, which in todays times would do some folks in. I agree this is absurd...maybe if we had a president who cared about our country above other countries we would be in better shape. Its as though no one cares about us "working people". The harder we work the more they take. RIDICULOUS!!!!