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RE: The Cost & Savings Of Broadband

AGrauIV — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:12:57 GMT

I would challenge you to turn off your internet for a week and let me know if you still feel the same way.

RE: The Cost & Savings Of Broadband

Drago — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:24:55 GMT

The study is flawed as hell. This isnt news its conjecture, would think HH would be better than to post SH!T like this

Re: The Cost & Savings Of Broadband

realneil — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:26:05 GMT

The examples shown don't reflect savings that I realize personally. I look at it as a cost per month for my access to the web and it's well worth what I spend. Overall savings?,.............not much at all. I probably SPEND MORE due to my access.

The Cost & Savings Of Broadband

News — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:53:00 GMT

Although many people will agree a broadband connection is valuable, a recent study tells us just how valuable it really is. The study, released by the broadband advocacy group Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), claims the value a broadband connection is about $7,700 per year. Compared to the expected cost of a broadband connection ($490), this savings is significant.

This savings comes from various places, including bargain hunting online. The study claims an average U.S. family can save more than $2,700 each year in entertainment and more than $1,500 in travel costs. Other savings include nearly $1,000 per year by shopping for rental listings online and more than $950 in food by shopping online.

The $7,700 figure doesn't include many of the intangible benefits broadband also provides such as information about jobs, better communication with friends and family, easier access to information on healthcare, and much more.

"Broadband is a great investment for penny-pinchers," said Bruce Mehlman, cochairman of the IIA.