Perhaps the most persistent myth about the Internet is that it is free. Unfortunately, it is not. Wi-fi hotspots and data packages make it almost seem like so, but a closer investigation into how much an individual pays for Internet data packages will make it very obvious that the Internet is, indeed, not free.

An anecdote from a woman living in the US stated that she would spend at least $250 monthly for phone, TV, and Internet bills (Osnos, 2013). Furthermore, connecting to the Internet requires connecting through an Internet-ready device, such as a smartphone or a laptop, and purchasing a smartphone these days can cost anywhere between 5,000 pesos to over 25,000 pesos for the higher-end models.

With the ease of access, bills have become so embedded into our daily routines, making it almost second-nature to be online (Osnos, 2013). Companies put so much effort into creating packages that make it even easier to stay online, enforcing the myth, while still making good money out of it.