In a message dated 1/7/2009 5:30:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,
erthnsky AT bellsouth.net writes:
> > I was informed that because I
> was considered a long term customer(5 years)and was in good standing,
> that I was not bound to have any kind of package programming, that I
> could get local channels only for $5 a month!!! I had inquired about
> this very thing a few years ago and was told that I had to order one of
> their packages to get the locals...now, apparently that is not the case.
>
It's because you aren't the only one feeling the pinch! The provider is
feeling it worse than you and is now panicking a bit.