Nickels and Dimes

The cable bill we got this week was about $5 more than last month's.

I compared the line items and saw two increases.

Our plan went up by $1.50.  

Our "Broadcast TV Surcharge" went up by about $3.

In case you are wondering about the surcharge, the small print on the bill says this:

The Broadcast TV Surcharge is a fee reflecting charges assessed to <cable company> by the owners of local broadcast and local "network-affiliated" TV stations.

Whatever.

Cable companies.... The masters of nickel-and-diming!