Internet costs going up for Telus and Shaw customers

Too much Internet time puts teens at increased risk of high blood pressure, according to a U.S. study. (Monkey Business Images/shutterstock.com)

For many Internet users across the province, the cost of being connected is going up.

Starting this month, high-speed Internet customers with Telus will be seeing an increase of about five dollars on their bills.

Shaw customers will also see a jump of anywhere between one and seven dollars for their Internet and cable services as of August 1st.

Both companies say the price hike is due to the cost of doing business.