Broadcast fees. Regional sports fees. HD technology fees.

Chances are you never expected to pay surcharges like these on top of the advertised price of cable TV. After all, broadcast stations and sports seem like essential pieces of what you bought.

To make matters worse, these surprise fees are rising in size—in some cases by 50 percent per year—and, taken together, can really add up. The upshot: The cost of cable keeps rising, but it’s almost impossible to comparison shop for a good deal.

So we’re urging pay TV providers to provide honest pricing that includes the full cost of service and doesn't hide fees in the small print.

By signing our petition, you’ll strengthen our hand and send a clear message to your cable company: Stop nickel-and-diming your customers!