[expat_panama]

I would have $3600.00 more money in my pocket every year without all of these extra “communications” bills.

Either you're intentionally harming yourself or there's something you're receiving for the $3.6K that's more valualbe to you than the bux.  My guess is ou're better off. 

[central_va]

DSL = $70.00/mo
Cellular family plan = $200/mo
land line $30/mo
Direct TV $150/mo

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$450.00 / mo.