Able Quote by Trent Reznor
“I think if there was an ISP tax of some sort, we can say to the consumer, 'All music is now available and able to be downloaded and put in your car and put in your iPod and put up your a-- if you want and it's $5 on your cable bill.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 Rolling Stone interview with Trent Reznor
Proposes bundling music access into a small monthly ISP fee, making downloads ubiquitous and affordable
In simple terms: Music could be sold as a low‑cost subscription included on cable bills
Key Takeaway
Consider a modest universal music fee
Themes
business models
digital distribution
consumer pricing
Mood
pragmatic
critical
Type
industry commentary
proposal
When to use this quote
- home audio setup
- car entertainment
- portable devices
- family sharing
Key Concepts
subscription economics
network effects
content licensing
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a flat fee affect artist revenue?
- Would consumers accept a bundled music tax?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue artists and ignore regional pricing differences
