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 IM1811
join:2001-08-20
Haverstraw, NY
1 edit | It's all about the Competition I couldn't agree more. Cable Companies, who became internet service provider’s simply because at the time they could bring a faster service to the users than DSL could, have argued that all of the Internet Based entertainment services like HULU, ROKU, SKYPE, XBox 360, PS3, and NETFLIX use much too much bandwidth and there is not enough to go around. They feel that if we continue to watch these programs on our computers, the Internet is going to run out. So, to keep all the Bandwidth Hogs from using up the Internet, they are going to charge by the Byte. The truth is, the Exaflood just isn’t happening.
In reality, Pay per Byte is just another trick they are using to keep you, the customer, from downloading content in direct competition to them, the cable companies. The scare tactic, the potential for a $200 bill from Comcast, will make many families vow never to download a movie, watch a TV show, or play an online game again for fear of going broke. The Cable Companies are hoping and praying they can kill the fledgling ‘on demand’ business by making it too expensive for the average family.
Thank god for Verizon.
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1 edit | said by IM1811:I couldn't agree more. Cable Companies, who became internet service provider’s simply because at the time they could bring a faster service to the users than DSL could, have argued that all of the Internet Based entertainment services like HULU, ROKU, SKYPE, XBox 360, PS3, and NETFLIX use much too much bandwidth and there is not enough to go around. Although this may be what you believe, it is far from the truth. Have you seen »www.fancast.com? This is a Comcast site that is Hulu based.
Some limits are too low, but others are fairly reasonable and way, way, way, way above even the heavy user. Comcast limits are pretty reasonable IMNSHO. The "limits" are really for the extreme users that cost more than they pay.
said by IM1811:Thank god for Verizon. I really love this statement. Verizon has a long history of nickel and diming consumers. The cost to deliver cell service is peanuts and they charge people through the nose for it. FiOS is a loss leader and the goal is to get subs at all costs... This will change. Enjoy it while it lasts, but don't think Verizon can't wait to change the cost models. | | |
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