I was forced to purchase DirecTV's service in my apartment complex because the building would not allow the local cable company to provide service. I moved to another location and switched to cable because I never wanted DirecTV in the first place. DirecTV is now trying to charge a $200 termination fee for ending service in less than a year.
I believe the fee is completely unfair, since I was forced to purchase the service because the building manager allowed DirecTV to monopolize my area for all cable network services, even though their service is inferior and not likely to be purchased by those who have a choice. I received no benefits in the form of discounts or enhanced services from DirecTV's monopoly over my apartment building.
The arrangement was completely unfair to consumers, who typically have choices for who provides their cable network services, and a termination fee should not be a term in such a dubious contract.
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