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Even if you have a choice (remember, many people can't subscribe to satellite service because of trees or buildings that obstruct incoming signals) and don't have to eat an early-termination fee, going to a different provider only postpones the day you get stuck in one of these standoffs.

In Fox-Cablevision battle, both sides lose - and so do viewers Rob Pegoraro 2010

AT&T attempted to lessen the impact by locking in existing customers to new contracts, raising its early-termination fees and offering a discounted iPhone 3GS.

Wireless Growth Lifts AT&T Roger Cheng 2011

The cost of the phone is the last of it; you also have to add in the cost of a required service plan you might not have otherwise bought, the cost of any apps you buy and - most important - the opportunity cost of not being able to switch to a better phone for another two years without paying early-termination fees.

Windows Phone 7 presents a big gamble, for Microsoft and consumers Rob Pegoraro 2010

Even if you have a choice (remember, many people can't subscribe to satellite because of trees or buildings in the way) and don't have to eat an early-termination fee, going to a different provider only postpones the day you get stuck in one of these standoffs.

Faster Forward: Cablevision-Fox spat sure to draw sequels Rob Pegoraro 2010

The cost of the phone is the last of it; you also have to add in the cost of a required service plan you might not have otherwise bought, the cost of any apps you buy and - most important - the opportunity cost of not being able to switch to a better phone for another two years without paying early-termination fees.

Windows Phone 7 presents a big gamble, for Microsoft and consumers Rob Pegoraro 2010

Other sites like NextWorth offer lower prices, but still above AT & T's recently increased early-termination fee on smartphone contracts of $325.

How eBay Could Disconnect AT Martin Peers 2010

Klobuchar has introduced a bill that clamps down on early-termination fees – the penalties imposed on consumers who leave cellphone, broadband and television subscription services before their contracts end.

More monitoring of billing practices sought after Verizon overcharge Cecilia Kang 2010

Even if you have a choice (remember, many people can't subscribe to satellite because of trees or buildings in the way) and don't have to eat an early-termination fee, going to a different provider only postpones the day you get stuck in one of these standoffs.

Cablevision-Fox spat sure to draw sequels Rob Pegoraro 2010

The survey showed 36 percent of respondents said their bills provided “very clear” information on early-termination fees.

More monitoring of billing practices sought after Verizon overcharge Cecilia Kang 2010

For those breaking a two-year contract, that will also involve paying an early-termination fee.

Mobile Phones Find Second Life Martin Peers 2011