Cork is used in musical instruments, particularly woodwind instruments, where it is used to fasten together segments of the instrument, making the seams airtight. Conducting baton handles are also often made out of cork. It is also used in shoes, especially those using Goodyear Welt Construction.
As of 2014, the average cost for DSL Internet access is between $20 and $45 a month and the average cost for cable or fiber-optic broadband Internet access ranges from $25 all the way up to a high of $145 a month.
The report found that, for U.S. consumers, the best price available for a 150 Mbps connection is Verizonâs FiOS, which goes for $130 per month in the small group locations where itâs even available. Most international cities were offering comparable service for about $50 a month.Over the summer, Verizon rolled out a new 500 Mbps service in select in American cities for the hefty price tag of $300 a month. By contrast, someone in Paris could get the same level of service for a mere $86.(All dollar figures in the report are adjusted for the cost of living in the cities measured.).ver the summer, Verizon rolled out a new 500 Mbps service in select in American cities for the hefty price tag of $300 a month. By contrast, someone in Paris could get the same level of service for a mere $86.