The average cost of internet access is $32.42/month. Many customers end up paying much more for service. Most people end up being sold on internet services and add-ons that they really don’t need. A basic, high-speed connection from Quest will only cost a person $14.99. For those who don’t need high-speed internet, free internet resources are available. If a twenty year old decided to switch to a basic, high-speed package from his/her average priced internet, the savings could be worth over $375,000 at retirement. If he/she decided to use one of the free internet services, this decision could be worth over $700,000 at retirement.