Re: first thought in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20533863 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:11 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:55:11 EDT Re: first thought http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533863 S_engineer : But if you use the I-pass, the Illinois toll authority is tarcking your speed between points. You will then get hit with speeding violation charges, and they will hold your license hostage until you pay.
I know this was off topic, but the premise that something will be free to the consumers after a period of time is extremely suspect!
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"Anything worth having is worth cheating for." WC Fields]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533863 Sat, 24 May 2008 14:20:33 EDT Re: first thought http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533652 n2jtx :
said by S_engineer See Profile :

First thing I thought of was the Illinois toll road that was supposed to be free after a period of time.
The New York State Thruway was supposed to be the same deal. The bonds were paid off in 1994 but the tolls remained. However, I do have to say that they use the money for road maintenance and it is one of the best kept roads in the state because it has tolls. When a snow storm hits, the "Thruway Army" is out keeping the road at bare asphalt. Granted there are times when they are overwhelmed but for the years I was commuting I-87/I-287, the road was always open no matter the weather. Colleague's that took I-684, a non-Thruway maintained road that connects with I-287, had to contend with sheet ice, snow covered lanes and potholes. I honestly felt that my tolls were doing some good as I never had issues with the road, just the traffic!
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said by S_engineer See Profile :

"It would require that a free service tier be offered to 50% of the population within four years and to 95% of the population before the end of the term."

First thing I thought of was the Illinois toll road that was supposed to be free after a period of time. I suppose starting off w/50 % of people possibly getting something rather than nothing from the FCC is a good thing though!
The Illinois toll road upped there toll 100% a few years go but I-pass uses got 50% off makeing them pay the old rate.

Any ways they will just keep adding on so it will likely not be free for a long time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533267 Sat, 24 May 2008 11:10:56 EDT first thought http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533085 S_engineer : "It would require that a free service tier be offered to 50% of the population within four years and to 95% of the population before the end of the term."

First thing I thought of was the Illinois toll road that was supposed to be free after a period of time. I suppose starting off w/50 % of people possibly getting something rather than nothing from the FCC is a good thing though!
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"Anything worth having is worth cheating for." WC Fields]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20533085 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:10:07 EDT