Let’s take a look at my current connection costs here in Los Angeles:
| Service | Purpose | Approximate Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| DirecTV | HD Satellite TV + 2 HD DVRs | $135 |
| AT&T | mobile phones + data | $235 |
| Verizon | land line (for alarm system) | $24 |
| Time-Warner Cable | Internet | $50 |
So I’m paying almost $450.00/mo to stay “connected”. Eek.
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Starts to compete with other major expense categories. We don’t pay for cable, but it’s amazing how quickly data plans have gone from luxury to “essential”.