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The cost of the Internet

I don't know if Derek and I have EVER actually paid for the Internet.  When Derek started working with Cisco Systems we were in an apartment (i.e. dial-up) and as soon as we moved to a house (in 2000) the company picked up the bill for the Internet.

I don't even know how much this expensive habit costs me!  I've always taken for granted that this is not a monthly expense that we have to worry about…until Derek sent me this notice today:

Effective April 6, 2009, in the United States and Canada, most employees will no longer be allowed to submit a request for reimbursement of their home broadband.

Now – don't get me wrong.  I'm happy to pay for broadband if it insures us keeping our job…VERY happy to pay.  But how much is this going to put me out?  I have NO EARTHLY IDEA. 🙂

Oh and btw, I do not believe that the Internet is a disposable part of our lives.  It is a NECESSITY.  I will start making my own clothes, baking my own bread, and concocting my own soap before I EVER get rid of the Internet.

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4 responses to “The cost of the Internet”

  1. Dana Avatar
    Dana

    Can you imagine life without the internet–we might actually have to pick up the phone and call each other!! And I would definitely have to ask to be released from my calling without the ability to email.

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  2. Amy G Avatar
    Amy G

    I would have to agree with you. Isn’t it sad, that we’d rather make our own clothes and soap before giving up the internet??!! It’s too central a part of my life! I think we pay 14.99 for our DSL. Hope that helps!

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  3. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    $62 for broadband — a price I am happy to pay for connection to my friends and family!

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  4. DeAna (Heinrich) Boren Avatar
    DeAna (Heinrich) Boren

    Roadrunner cable modem costs us $49.99/month (it was $19.99/month for the first year as a gimick to get us join then went up). It became a necessity because we had dial-up through AOL and then tried Netzero, but either way, Joshua was spending an hour doing payroll for 3 employees, way too ridiculous. He finally convinced me to allow him to get the cable modem. Hate the price but it’s worth it for the speed of service, I suppse.
    btw, Mer, I’m going to start making my own homemade laundry detergent!! I’m with ya’ on doing things homemade if it means saving money to keep the Internet at home!! lol

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