At GigaOM, we closely track the world of broadband, and were curious what has happened to the prices of it relative to some other technology-dependent products and services. So using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we compared the prices of wireline broadband to that of computers, computer software, and wireless cell phones. We also tracked those against the entire Consumer Price Index.
Here’s what we found: While the price of these other technology-driven products and services has continued to fall over the last few years—personal computer prices have dropped over 44 percent in five years—the prices for wireline broadband have mostly been flat.
To read the original article: Why your computer is getting cheaper but your broadband bill isn’t — Tech News and Analysis
