Unifi : How do I save by paying more?

I have been using TM Streamyx RM66 package for about 5 years before switching to Unifi when I moved in to my new house early this year. At first, it is a no brainer decision to jump from RM66 to RM149 per month on internet fees.

How much does the Internet packages cost:

Streamyx Package (512kbps):
Internet Fees: RM66/month
Phone line rental charge: RM26
Taxes: (few dollars)
Total: ~RM100

Unifi (5Mbps):
Internet Fees: RM149/month
Phone line rental charge: RM0
Taxes: 0
Installation: RM200 one time (some lucky chap got it for Free during the promotion)
Total: RM149/month

From the price comparison, it appear that I am paying 50% every month on Internet.
Let's look at how I can save by spending more:-



What do I get from Unifi?

1. IPTV
2. 10 times the download speed and 20 times the upload speed
3. Unlimited Free Calls to landline and RM0.10/min to any Mobile operator.
4. DECT phone (worth RM100)

I used to pay about RM30-40/month on phone charge previously and it has gone down to about RM10/month now with the Unifi package. If you can live without Astro, then terminate your Astro subscription which is costing you RM100-150/month and use IPTV. If you find the channels in IPTV is limited, utilize the high Internet speed to download any show that you want from the net. My girlfriend used to pay RM30/month to Astro to watch the latest Hong Kong movie series with Astro on Demand and she is streaming it for free now with QVOD player on the Internet which is surprisingly very smooth. As for myself, I download HD shows and watch it on my 40" FULL HD LED screen which is way much better than the quality of Standard Astro subscription.

Having said all these, my Astro subscription still has to stay on as my media center (desktop) is too high tech for the old man to operate.

So, how much do I save?

1. RM30 for Astro on Demand
2. RM30 for phone calls
3. RM20 for Astro Beyond (for HD content)
4. RM150 on Astro (assuming I can terminate this)
5. TIME factor (faster Internet speed = more things can be done on the net at a shorter duration)
6. Less stress with faster Internet speed
   

Savings: RM230
Extra charge on Internet fees: RM50
Total Savings (230-50): RM180

Now, you save RM180 by spending extra RM50