The ten ports cost about $2,800. In 2002, the Fairmont charged $1,500 for a T1 line drop, to which we were allowed to attach as many machines as we liked. Here, the ACC charged $1,195 for the first IP address and $150 per each additional line, plus taxes and service charges.

Unfortunately, when dealing with convention centers, we often have to give in to the extortion. The coffee for the Business Meeting, for instance, will cost $1,100 for two days' service.