Aussies Paying $140,000 for Internet, Phones, Streaming Over Lifetime

Aussies Paying $140,000 for Internet, Phones, Streaming Over Lifetime
A logo for Netflix on a remote control in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 13, 2020. Jenny Kane/AP Photo
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Bills for the internet, mobile phones, and streaming services quickly add up, but a changing market and 5G entering the fray means the chance for a better deal.

The cumulative cost for internet, phone and streaming services is now almost $140,000 (US$108,000) over the average Australian lifetime.

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