Well....for some thats a great option. Micro-Node International stuff is well designed, can't go wrong there...
Companies that host your website charge,ISP's charge,VoIP service providers charge....
I saw this one on line....A "Service" that allows you to use their WORLD CLASS Elecraft K-3 (all 4 of them) remotely so you don't have to
install anything at your home.Just sign on, hammer down and be a "Big Dawg".So what does this cost? (Kevlar underwear time)....
The "Package" starts at a Paultry $3000 a year (no transmit time included) and goes all the way to $7000 a year (includes TX time and you can reserve it for your contest time)......
Hows THAT for HAM radio with a dollar sign in mind????