I actually was able to take advantage of this new plan and cut the cord. Previously, I had a gigiabit plan and single cable box with a few channels and it was costing me $128 per month since the initial discounts had expired. I own my router and was only paying the $12 fee for the cable box. I was able to switch to the new plan with gigabit only, no tv package and buy the newest router separately for $300 (not bad for a WIFI6 router). My new bill is $80 per month. Yes Verizon sucks and the website didn't let me do this but I'm happy with the new situation and no contract.
Just last night I heard a monsanto radio spot pleading some "plight of the american farmer" bs. At this point it's all damage control and I for one am not buying it. The patent system in this country has gotten seriously f-ed up.
I love this idea and I don't even used redbox. Why? I want to offload a bunch of old DVDs but I don't want to go to a pawn shop. I really hope they do this and if for nothing else but to give the finger to the content curmudgeons.
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I actually was able to take advantage of this new plan and cut the cord. Previously, I had a gigiabit plan and single cable box with a few channels and it was costing me $128 per month since the initial discounts had expired. I own my router and was only paying the $12 fee for the cable box. I was able to switch to the new plan with gigabit only, no tv package and buy the newest router separately for $300 (not bad for a WIFI6 router). My new bill is $80 per month. Yes Verizon sucks and the website didn't let me do this but I'm happy with the new situation and no contract.
You've clearly never taken a cruise
From Royal Carribean's site:
The cost for Wi-Fi access through your own laptop is:
Base rate is $.65 per minute or choose from one of our prepaid packages:
$35 for 60 minutes
$55 for 100 minutes
$75 for 150 minutes
$100 for 250 minutes
$150 for 500 minutes
Re: Streisand Effect?
Oops, I just noticed Mike was credited as the one to originally coin that! Lol.
Streisand Effect?
It actually seems to me like a textbook case of the Streisand Effect:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
I'm surprised that more sources covering this haven't said so.
Food Inc. Having an Impact
Just last night I heard a monsanto radio spot pleading some "plight of the american farmer" bs. At this point it's all damage control and I for one am not buying it. The patent system in this country has gotten seriously f-ed up.
Downside for Used DVD Shops
I love this idea and I don't even used redbox. Why? I want to offload a bunch of old DVDs but I don't want to go to a pawn shop. I really hope they do this and if for nothing else but to give the finger to the content curmudgeons.