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Re: Wanting it a lot doesn't make it a utility said by fAcEtIOUs:Then you write it off as a business expense. The question is perceived value. Obviously if you need it for work that is an issue, hopefully your employer is paying for all or most of the cost.
But even if it is not required for work question being raised is if have a limited amount of money would you spend it on Internet access or TV. I think for many folks the answer is spend it on Internet access. It is perceived as a better value.
I'd argue Internet access has not quite reached status of utility, however it is close. More an more personal and business activity assumes Internet access, and often high speed access. Those without it are at a disadvantage and that disadvantage will increase over time.
Within our family we would all give up TV before the Internet.
/tom |
