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Death on the instalment plan

Our exchange rate means “affordable” international services come with unpredictable costs.

01 July 2025

Death on the instalment plan

Remember when you bought an app, movie, or piece of software and it was a once-off purchase? Now, most digital offerings are tied to monthly fees, from streaming platforms and AI tools to productivity apps, your smart home or even some features in cars.

You no longer own, but rent, a digital life, and the real cost is not just a dent in your bank account, but also some loss of ownership.

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