February 5, 2025 at 8:22 pm

Roommate Signs Up for Pricey Internet Without Asking The Other Roommates, And One Roommate Does Not Want To Pay For It

by Diana Whelan

Source: Reddit/AITA/Pexels/Christina Morillo

When a roommate makes a big financial decision without consulting anyone, is it fair to refuse to chip in?

One renter thought their cheap internet plan was perfectly fine, but their roommate took matters into their own hands.

Now, the household is split over who should pay for the upgraded connection.

Let’s read all the details.

AITAH for refusing to pay for expensive internet?

This roommate is gullible & signed up for an offer in the mail for a different company.

He didn’t run it by me or the other roommate first.

This internet is more expensive.

I’m not a homebody that likes sitting at home all day, so I was happy with the $20/month (grandfathered price) cheap internet that was in my name.

I’m either working, hiking, going out to eat, or doing my hobbies.

AITAH for not wanting to pay more for something I barely used to begin with?

While the upgraded internet might mean faster streaming for the homebody roommate, the other feels it’s a financial burden they never agreed to. And Reddit is on his side.

This person says if he didn’t run it by them, then the roommate is definitely the AH.

Source: Reddit/AITA

This person has a heck of a piece of advice.

Source: Reddit/AITA

And this person suggests just using the hotspot as a way around it.

Source: Reddit/AITA

When it comes to splitting bills, is ignorance bliss—or just expensive?

If you thought that was an interesting story, check this one out about a man who created a points system for his inheritance, and a family friend ends up getting almost all of it.

Diana Whelan | Contributing Writer, Life & Drama

Diana Whelan is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in family dynamics, viral internet culture, and interpersonal relationships. Drawing on her extensive professional background as a senior copywriter in the digital marketing space, Diana excels at transforming community-driven conversations and trending social media debates into relatable, highly engaging narratives.

Rather than simply aggregating online drama, Diana brings a balanced, humorous, and empathetic editorial voice to everyday dilemmas and parenting moments. She has a keen eye for finding the human element at the center of complex relationship conflicts and viral social trends.

Outside of writing, Diana is usually spending time with her husband and two kids, planning elaborate themed parties, or chasing down new family adventures. Fueled by a little too much caffeine and a love for a well-placed pun, she can often be found unwinding with a glass of wine and her very patient golden retriever.

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