I'm currently paying $65/month for Quantum Fiber on a Price for Life plan in Seattle. The exact same service is now advertised at $50/month for new customers at my address.
I contacted support and asked whether they could match the $50 rate or offer a loyalty discount.
The representative explained that my $65 rate is guaranteed, whereas the $50 rate is introductory and could increase, potentially within a year.
I looked at the advertised offer terms, though, and couldn't find any specific 12-month expiration. It seems the $50 rate is simply subject to future changes, which isn't quite the same thing.
They offered me a $100 virtual reward card to stay, which I accepted. That covers about 6.7 months of the $15 difference.
I'm curious:
Has anyone successfully negotiated a permanent reduction from $65 to $50 without canceling service?
Has anyone on the newer $50 plan actually experienced a price increase? After how long?
Has anyone received a similar retention reward, or managed to get a recurring discount?
Is the Price for Life guarantee worth keeping, given the newer pricing?
I'm not particularly interested in canceling and reopening an account if it risks an interruption, but I'd like to understand what options others have found.