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.
You can, of course, watch basic channels free, but the average cable bill is about $100 per month. For many companies, you can bundle internet and cable into one bill, saving money on both utilities. Otherwise, the monthly cost of your internet will vary widely based on connection type speed. Slow dial-up connections cost as little as $10 per month, but the fastest fiber optic connections can cost upwards of $150 each month.