Give up my broadband internet access, are you crazy?

With the recent economic downturn many people are cutting back on things in their life that they can live without. Some people are going out to the movies or to dinner less, others are cutting back on their premium cable TV channels. Personally I’ve gotten rid of both our Netflix subscription as well as our Gamefly subscription to save us some cash. But most of us will not give up our broadband internet access, even in times of financial trouble.

JupiterResearch has a new study that examines consumers entertainment spending with some surprising results:

“A new JupiterResearch study that examines how entertainment spending will be affected by the downturn found that nearly one-third would cut back on moviegoing, and 12% would cancel premium cable channels such as HBO and Showtime.

But only 2% would cut off their Internet service to reduce expenses in tougher times.”

I knew I would never give up my broadband internet access but I didn’t know that 98% of you agreed with me. Personally I would cut back on food, clothing, movies.. hell I’d even keep the heat lower in the winter just to keep my broadband internet service. My computer will keep the living room heated up nicely while I’m busy watching videos on youtube.