Re:Easy one. (Score 2, Insightful)

I was the CIO of a major communications company and I would never expect the burden of computer equipment purchases (blackberries, cell phones, pda's, laptops, etc...) or services for these devices to be on the employee. This is no way for a company to act if they want the services they need. If they need them, let them pay for them. You would be surprised at how they could afford this is they really needed too. Tell that CIO to cut his expense report (lunches, dinners, car travel services, etc...) each month to make up for the broadband service charges. Trust me, first it is this type of sacrifice, next it will be your yearly review salary raise. I understand companies go through hard times, but what they are asking you to do is not right in my opinion...