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Lots of room for improvement in the US, but perhaps part of the problem is the methodology. Just looking at percentage of monthly income doesn't adequately cove
by oh_sigh 3y ago
Lots of room for improvement in the US, but perhaps part of the problem is the methodology. Just looking at percentage of monthly income doesn't adequately cover the whole picture because of the reduced marginal utility of money as one gets richer.
That is, an extra $20 for a family making $1000/mo (2%) is worth much more than $120 for a family making $6000/mo (2%).
So, Americans might pay a higher percentage of their salary on broadband, but it doesn't imply that they are experiencing any kind of increased pain associated with the payment.