Technology & Subscriptions: The Digital Drain
3 ways technology costs extract your wealth
#45
Canadian Telecom Oligopoly Tax
Among world's highest costs
Canadian phone plans are among the world's most expensive. $65–$70/month for 100GB.
#46
Subscription Dark Pattern Exploitation
84-89% underestimate spending
84–89% underestimate subscription spending; dark patterns make cancelling hard.
#47
Technology Upgrade Treadmill
$1,000-$2,000 annually in upgrades
Tech upgrades every 2–3 years can cost $1,000–$2,000/year. That's $15K–$30K over your 20s and 30s.
This is one of 6 categories in the full Canadian Money Audit: 47 ways you're bleeding cash and how to stop.