Companies use drip pricing to overcharge consumers
Boost Mobile did this recently when my wife and I switched cell carriers.  They advertised a $30/month/line plan (after a 3-month introductory period at an even lower price), but we are now paying closer to $45.  This has pissed me off enough that I want to look for another carrier, but this seems to be SOP for this industry.  Telcos behave like nothing less than a criminal cartel, so I was hardly surprised by this play.  Nice to know it has a name.<p>Another comment here pointed out that the FTC is aware of this practice and has solicited comments from the public.  Quoting from their linked article on `ftc.gov`:<p>> FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz asked consumers to share their drip pricing stories with the FTC. Consumers can call us at <i>1-877-FTC-HELP</i>.<p>I gave them a call, and the first thing the automated system informed me is that one can file a complaint online: <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/" rel="nofollow">https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/</a>