I'm cheap AF! I used to complain about both all the time but now pay $15/month for 2gb with unlimited talk/text for my cell service, then I have to call Comcast every time my deal is up. I have my own equipment and a cable card so I don't pay their stupid ass fees. I have to get the double play...
The beginning of the season is like this when they start up in the spring but I don't mind. I'd rather put up with that than pay $15 for one movie plus they have a punch card and on my 6th visit it's free!
This is exactly what I do. $10 for 2 movies and sometimes 3 later in the year. The best parts are that I get to bring my own fresh vegan popcorn that I make at home and they broadcast the sound thru FM radio.
They pulled this crap during the Summer Olympics. I have Blast and I can't see crap. Like I did during the Summer Olympics I changed the DNS servers so I can tap into the CBC and BBC feeds. CBC has everything and real time with no commercials. F**k you Comcast. Suck it.
I currently have Dish and will be done with it once my contract is up. This will not convince me to stay with them. I plan on building a HTPC and will have to live with no more instant gratification to watch shows. See ya Dish....