Which is why I keep my high speed internet.  But if I had no saving or was on public support that 89$ would put me in debt.

As I'm on the verge of SS, I see how failing to keep benefits rising to meet inflation of a core set of goods/services can be a real problem.  Internet access is virtually essential for an American family.   Wanna guess if it's included in the inflation index that often sets benefits increases?

*The topic of what's included in inflation measures is a huge area of debate.  So many services and benefits use these index's!!  

I hope we can share info on that one.