Just a point that I hope maybe someone over there at verizon might consider. I have Verizon Essentials plus high speed Internet. Did not need the home phone but had to get it as Verizon will no longer 'dry loop' and just let you get Internet. Got that package and have kept it. This is August 2014 and my bill just came in. $79.83. In August of 2012 my bill for the same service was $59.55. Doing the Math, that is a 26% increase. During that same time the Social Security COLA (cost of living increase was 2.3%. That is a difference of 23.7%. Rent inceased, food increased, etc. Being disabled Internet is my life line so getting rid of it now is not an option. Many seniors want internet but can't afford it especially if they have to get a landline when they really need a cell phone to keep on their person. Sadly, big companies rarely look at things like this. Not expecting any changes or help just wanted to quietly share a frustration.
