| Eh Cant really see any reason anybody would disagree with this. As long as it really does only effect congested nodes where "managing" the heaviest user(s) bandwidth usage during that period of time, than who can really complain. |
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 funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | said by GameGuy369:As long as it really does only effect congested nodes where "managing" the heaviest user(s) bandwidth usage during that period of time If the ISP is behaving irresponsibly, then another way to rephrase this is, "As long as it really does only effect grossly oversold nodes where 'managing' the customers merely using their service as advertised usage during that period of time"
... we need to be careful that "fairshare" doesn't become the cheap alternative for keeping up with network upgrades. I agree with Karl's assessment (based on reading the forums) that we haven't seen that with Comcast so far ...
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Lazlow
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Saint Louis, MO | reply to GameGuy369
I think they need to be very careful with this. If it is only kicking in for a couple of hours a day, then I would agree that it is no big deal. But if it starts kicking in for six hours a day, that would indicate to me that there is a real congestion issue and they need to split the node. Keeping a close eye on that type of thing and determining how often it is kicking in is too often, will be the real test. |
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 FreedomBuildWell done is better than well saidPremium
join:2004-10-08
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I dunno...maybe some folks are just confused over Comcast's craptacular regular service or the throttling.
This I know. In my neck of the woods we are lucky to see 2/3 rd of our rated speed with powerboost.
I know for a fact when uploading videos and such to a website I manage. I am lucky to see 1/3rd the rated speed. Then again most folks in my area don't know any better of what they should get verses what they are actually receiving.
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MordhemLove it, Hate it.
join:2003-07-10
Baltimore, MD | Well that's unlucky for you! My comcast service has always been perfect! Mine is aways at speed but allot of the times I get speeds allot higher then what I am paying for. So you wont see my crying. |
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Upgrading a single or a few nodes with increased bandwidth to handle congestion is a drop in the bucket to a company as large as Comcast. Employing any sort of traffic throttling is simply a way to allow a very profitable company to avoid having to spend money to provide the same quality of service to *all* its users.
In technology it's the heaviest and most prolific users who ride the wave of new tech and applications. They often tend to be early adopters and the ones who spend the most money (like on Comcast's highest bandwidth tiers). Any sort of throttling is bad for consumers as it stifles innovation on the application provider's end. |
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said by GameGuy369:Cant really see any reason anybody would disagree with this. As long as it really does only effect congested nodes where "managing" the heaviest user(s) bandwidth usage during that period of time, than who can really complain. your joking right ? or not have the slightest clue what is really happening for over a year now with all this garbage . |
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