Why Did My Suddenlink Bill Go Up 2022

Okay, let's be real. Remember 2022? Ah, simpler times... or so we thought! Then the Suddenlink bill arrived, singing a different tune. A higher tune.

The 2022 Suddenlink Bill: A Horror Story?

Seriously, did anyone not have a minor heart attack when they opened their 2022 Suddenlink bill? It was like a surprise party, but instead of cake, it was... more dollars requested. And not in a good way.

Did My Internet Bill Join a Gym?

My first thought? My internet bill clearly started hitting the gym. It somehow gained 20 pounds... of price! How else do you explain the sudden jump? It must have been bulking season.

Maybe my internet was watching too many motivational videos. You know, the kind that say, "Reach for the stars! And also, charge more!"

I’m not saying I expected a free ride. But a 20% jump? That felt a little…aggressive.

The “Unpopular” Opinion: I Blame Inflation (Sort Of)

Okay, here's my unpopular opinion. I slightly blame inflation. Hear me out! Everything else went up, so why not the internet bill? It's like they saw everyone else doing it and thought, "Hey, me too!"

It's like Suddenlink was trying to keep up with the Joneses, but the Joneses were all price gouging each other. It was a vicious, expensive cycle.

But let’s be honest, inflation or not, a 20% increase still stings. It feels like a digital mugging.

Were We Streaming That Much More?

Did we suddenly start streaming ten times more cat videos in 2022? Possible. Very possible. Actually, probably. I did discover a new breed of fluffy kittens playing the piano. Irresistible.

Maybe Suddenlink was secretly monitoring our streaming habits. And judging us. And then charging us accordingly for our questionable taste in online content.

But even if we did, should that really translate to a hefty price increase? I mean, come on, give a cat-video-loving person a break!

The Fine Print Conspiracy (Maybe)

I'm convinced there's some super-secret, microscopic fine print that explains everything. Something about using too many pixels or accessing the internet on Tuesdays. I just know it.

Maybe somewhere in the contract, it says "Suddenlink reserves the right to arbitrarily increase your bill because...reasons!"

It’s probably written in legal jargon only a lawyer fluent in internet-speak could understand. I need a decoder ring.

The Result: Grumbling and Acceptance

Ultimately, we all grumbled. We all sighed. We all paid the darn bill. Because what else are you going to do? Go back to carrier pigeons?

We’re pretty much digitally handcuffed these days. We need our internet, even if it’s costing us an arm and a leg (and maybe a toe).

So, thank you, Suddenlink, for the 2022 price hike. May your profits be plentiful, and may my internet connection never buffer again. (Please?)

Let’s just hope 2023 brought better billing surprises. Or at least, surprises that didn't require selling a kidney to afford.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch more cat videos. On a budget.