AT&T/Direct TV were caught red handed lying, bait and switch to their customers. Promising a set monthly contract, then raising it. State Attorney Generals will work together for a multimillion dollar lawsuit. 
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/complaints-att-directv-bundled-services-directv-customers-promotions-overcharging/

"promises from the company to not cut jobs." Uhhhh, not going to happen. Companies have the right to hire and fire as business needs change. (Government should too.) This is exactly how the auto makers got into trouble by kowtowing to UAW demands for a "Jobs Bank" where laid off workers received full pay for months to years. Blead them dry until it was eliminated.

We cannot repeat the mistakes of history.