why do cable internet companies offer discounts when bundling with phone/tv? They offer the bundles cheaper than the plain internet

Question

As asked, often a bundle is cheaper. I know after a year the rates go up but at that point cancel the bundle and keep just the internet.

Do they get government kick backs by offering phone? Is it for compliance? Anyone with knowledge from the policy side of it?

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Answer 1

Those are generally temporary deals, many people don’t bother to cancel the extra services when the promotion expires.

Also, it’s a negligible marginal cost to them.