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The Hidden Cost of Your Phone Bill
Inflation isn't just about groceries or gas. It is embedded in the services we cannot live without, and your monthly telecommunications bill is a prime example of this sticky pricing power. With core CPI holding at 336.8 and the Fed Funds rate sitting flat near 3.63 percent, service sectors are proving far more resistant to cooling than goods markets. We break down how legacy infrastructure costs, regulatory fees, and oligopolistic competition keep your phone bill high even as broader inflation measures dip. This episode explores why the cost of living feels disconnected from headline…
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