Comments on: Even Wired Says, Digital Life is Expensive

By: Kiosk.net

Kiosk.net — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 19:24:07 +0000

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By: Om Malik’s Broadband Blog » Yahoo Unlimited … Well Almost

Om Malik’s Broadband Blog » Yahoo Unlimited … Well Almost — Fri, 13 May 2005 14:48:25 +0000

[...] ugh time grappling with – I like the idea and music availability, but hate the idea of yet another subscription bill. But that’s just me, and I am sure others [...]

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Fri, 13 May 2005 06:02:20 +0000

I agree – the real premium services can cost a lot more, but if you want, you can lower the prices down to about $150 a month. I would gladly pay for symmetric services – if they cost around $75 a month and gave me about 3 megabits up/down a month.

By: Permanent4

Permanent4 — Thu, 12 May 2005 16:26:14 +0000

They're only paying $19.99 for DSL and $39.98 for mobile phone service? Must be nice.

On the other hand, they are REALLY overpaying for TV. I'm looking into the Dish Network Top 120 + DVR package, which is about $50. Of course, I don't get any of the premium channels, because I have too much on my still-haven't-watched-yet list as it is...

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Thu, 12 May 2005 07:34:16 +0000

I still wonder what the big deal is. There are plenty of people who spend $50 or more a week at bars, so why is spending $50/month on broadband notworthy. A 1-day pass to Dsineyworld is what $75? So what is the big deal on spending $75/month on cable tv? I think there are quite a few who spend more on Starbucks per month than they do on digital entertainment. For as much time as one spends online or watching TV, I think the costs are very reasonable.