Internet in the States is barely breaking 3rd world status, and it's expensive. $55/month here for a tested 16-18 down and .7 up. $99 for a theoretical 60/5.
Yep, while HD is still few and less here in Europe, you have almost everything in HD but lacking internet speed.
This is what I get for around 70 euro's all in, so digitial television, internet and VOIP.
