If it was only for me, I don't think I'd even own a tv. But hubby is a tv maniac. Never big enough and not enough channels. Deuh! Not that he watches a lot but he likes to have his options!

Used to have satellite and it was a nightmare. Snow: no tv; storm: no tv. We were back to cable with the zillions channels. I have to cut down on the costs or the budget would bust.

The other day I made him realize with all the media we have (cable, internet, iphones, etc) we were spending near $3000 (after taxes!) on stuff like this. Taking monthly, nothing there. But when you start to look at annual expenses, I flip! Luckily we can afford it but it is a LOT of money to watch tv and play on internet.

But I say it is better this then smoking and drinking (at least drinking too much). And as long as our chores are done, I have no issue.

I have to say that in Canada (at least for Quebec) we pay a lot for everything. Our packages are so much more expensive than anything we could get in the USA. I guess it is the price to pay for being smaller and not as many suppliers.

Personnally, I get all I need from internet. Would be better if we could catch some tv shows, etc that are blocked to Canada (from USA) but hey! Nothing I can do with the CRTC laws, etc.