K8Toledo:The OP wasn't billed ~$200 for signing up, providers don't operate that way.
$153 sounds like a typical broadband account with a couple of mobiles on it.
welcome to the dealt with thread.
I realise this was not the exact case. It was an example of pay upfront contract in response to their concern's for being charged + penalty if late for something not yet used. Just as your first reply also pushing the point.