To bundle or not to bundle, that's the question (Comcast vs iTalkBB)

The leading cable service provider, Comcast, has been pushing out its Triple Play bundle package for over a year now: new subscribers to Comcast are eligible to get Internet, phone and cable service all three for $33 each per month for the first year. Many people consider this a good deal, as it appears. However, it turns out that if you get the same services separately, it can be much cheaper.

Let's take a look at the ongoing Comcast packages on its website:

Triple play: $99.00/month for the first year and ranging from $128 to $144 (depending on the area) per month thereafter.

Same high-speed Internet service individually: $20/mo for first 6 months and $43/mo afterwards
Same Cable service individually: $33/mo for first 3 months and $42/mo afterwards
iTalkBB Global Unlimited Plan, which includes unlimited call to 26 countries, with all features that Comcast Digital Voice service provides and more: $299/14-month; and remains the same afterwards. Unlike Comcast Digital Voice, tax and fees are included in iTalkBB's package.

So the total for the first year is $20*6+$43*6+$33*3+$42*9+$299/14*12=$1111

compared to the total for the Triple Play bundle: $99*12=$1188

And cost per month after the first year is $43+$42+$22=$107 compared to Triple Play bundle: $128 to $144.

It's definitely a save; plus you get International calls for free; get 200 minutes/month iTalkFreedom (calling-card-like for cellphones); save on hefty phone tax; etc.

Using iTalkBB promotion code 953110, you can save another $10 at sign up.

There is also a $150 early termination fee for the Triple Play Bundle that one should beware of.