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 JohnInSJPremium
join:2003-09-22
San Jose, CA
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1 edit | Metered billing again said by K Patterson: Finally, perhaps the hardest part, they have to figure out how it relates to the issues of open, unfettered access to all the sources of data, many of which have now and will increasingly in the future be competitive with Comcast's TV offerings. Yeah, almost got it right.
The problem with metered service is that, but their own admission, the vast bulk of their subs are OVERPAYING (assuming comcast makes a buck if everyone actually used 250GB) since by their own data, most users are actually using a fraction of that amount.
So, the day metered billing rolls out, comcast loses free money from 95% of their users, and the small number of heavy users would likely either pay the trivial surcharge (pennies per MB) or leave.
Business Model Fail.
Metered billing is a threat, but its an empty threat. Sorta like holding a gun to your own head....
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| Re: Metered billing again said by sortofageek:Just a reminder to keep this from a repeat of past discussions. Yeah I was away for a bit... sorry if I rehashed. I was just replying to a post.
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| Metered billing doesn't necessarily mean that Comcast would lose money. They could set up metered billing to begin after the 250 gigabyte allowance, for instance. I think that would be a better plan than getting service cut off for a year because I went over my limit! as far as I know, we haven't gone over, at least according to my statics, but we've come close a few times. I think we've used around 230 to 240 gigabytes several times, but I'm worried that at sometime we may go over, and lose service. I don't know how many people have been warned, I haven't yet, and I don't know if anyone has been lost service for going over the limit, since the limit was instituted, but I'd like an alternative to getting cut off.
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| |  IPPlanManHoly Cable Modem Batman
join:2000-09-20
Washington, DC
kudos:1 | Re: Metered billing again Another reason why we need the official meter. (Hello September!)
Your stats mean nothing compared to what readings Comcast has on its end.
The alternative? Fios maybe?
The thing is, even at 240GB a month, you're not a bandwidth hog, even if Comcast wants to make you out to be one. Having an official meter makes sure that you get what you're paying for.
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1 edit | Re: Metered billing again said by IPPlanMan:Another reason why we need the official meter. (Hello September!) It's Coming Real Soon now (tm). Maybe jlivingood could give us an update or why this long delay exists. | |
| | | | IPPlanManHoly Cable Modem Batman
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Washington, DC
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1 edit | Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet Coming up to the 1 year anniversary of the 250GB cap (October 1st) and still meterless.... Yup, that's right.
Capped without a meter... For a year now. | |
| | | | | EJ8
join:2003-02-24
Los Angeles, CA
1 edit | Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet QUOTE: Coming up to the 1 year anniversary of the 250GB cap (October 1st) and still meterless.... Yup, that's right.
Capped without a meter... For a year now.
What does this mean? You know you aren't being "metered"? How can you tell? | |
| | | | | |  sortofageekNot TroublePremium,Mod
join:2001-08-19
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| Re: Metered billing again Check the first post in this topic to find links to the multiples of discussion related to the cap, including the promised bandwidth meter.
From that post:
Will Comcast provide a bandwidth meter? jlivingood  says "yes." Here ---> »Re: Bandwidth Limits - Meter
December 2, 2008 update: »Comcast To Offer Bandwidth Use Tracker In January
»Exclusive Screens Of Comcast's New Bandwidth Meter
January 2, 2009 update:
»Comcast Mum On New Bandwidth Tracker
July 24, 2009:
»Comcast Usage Meter Still A No Show
Subtopics about "The Bandwidth Meter":
»Bandwidth Monitor for Computers-Suggestions?
»Cap starts today...Wheres da meter???
»Will we be offered a bandwith monitor?
»I need a bandwidth meter for my mac. Please Help.
»Bandwidth Monitors Again
»Is there an update on the Comcast bandwidth meter?
»Bandwidth Meter???
»Where is the Comcast Bandwidth meter?
»The Bandwidth Meter, is it vaporware?
»Doubtful Comcast will ever release the bandwidth meter
»No meter from Comcast, can I exceed the cap?
»"I don't know what's taking Comcast so long with the meter ..."
»Service is metered, but no meter offered
»The Elusive Meter
»Wish someone would sue Comcast - no meter yet
»Metered billing system, discussed many times
»If metered, What cost would you pay?
»Did they decide not to offer a bandwidth meter?
»bandwidth usage monitor?
»Until there is an official meter, there should not be a cap.
When does the meter start/stop each month?
»Comcast/Sandvine Traffic Managment System Evolves
»When does the bandwidth meter start for the billing period?
»Comcast Montly 250GB up/down limit - when does it reset?
»Meter Stop/Start Time Subtopic #3
»Comcast Monthly CAP Time Rotation
»Does Comcast track by month? By rolling 30-day? What?
Meter Accuracy
»How do we know the CC tracking/quota system is accurate?
»How do we know the CC meter is accurate?
Metered Billing?
»Metered billing system, discussed many times
»If metered, What cost would you pay?
»Metered billing again
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| | | | | | | EJ8
join:2003-02-24
Los Angeles, CA | Re: Metered billing again sorry i overlooked that. thanks. | |
| | | | | | |  joetaxpayerI'M Here Till Thursday
join:2001-09-07
Sudbury, MA
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| said by sortofageek:Check the first post in this topic to find links to the multiples of discussion related to the cap, including the promised bandwidth meter. Wow, soag, a fine job organizing this. Our thanks to you. Nothing else to add, I'll just stay subscribed to this thread for any sign of an update. | |
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| | | | | | said by IPPlanMan:Coming up to the 1 year anniversary of the 250GB cap (October 1st) and still meterless.... Yup, that's right. Capped without a meter... For a year now. "Coming real soon now", just a few minor details being worked out.
Right ?
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| | | | | | K PattersonPremium,MVM
join:2006-03-12
Columbus, OH
kudos:1 | Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet I'm told by a person in authority that the lead programmer on the meter is Lucille Van Pelt. | |
| | | | | | | joetaxpayerI'M Here Till Thursday
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| Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet said by K Patterson:I'm told by a person in authority that the lead programmer on the meter is Lucille Van Pelt. Very nice. Earlier this week, I gave someone great advice and said "That will be 5 cents please." Blank stare. Now at least I know my friend KiloPatterson would have gotten it..... | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | JohnInSJPremium
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| Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet It's an age test. You must be old enough to have grown up while Peanuts was the hottest comic ever, but not so old that you forgot it. Sweet spot is I would guess late 40s?
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| | | | | | | | | joetaxpayerI'M Here Till Thursday
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| Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet said by JohnInSJ:It's an age test. You must be old enough to have grown up while Peanuts was the hottest comic ever, but not so old that you forgot it. Sweet spot is I would guess late 40s? Aren't the holiday specials still on, every Valentine's Day, Easter, ThanksGiving, Christmas, and a couple others. You got my age right, but do these repeats have no viewers? | |
| | | | | | | | | | JohnInSJPremium
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| Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet said by joetaxpayer:Aren't the holiday specials still on, every Valentine's Day, Easter, ThanksGiving, Christmas, and a couple others. You got my age right, but do these repeats have no viewers? Only us old people watch 
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| | | | | | | | | |  funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:6 | Re: Oct 1, 2009 - 1 Yr. Anniversary of 250G Cap - No Meter Yet My kids still watch these religiously. Corn is sweet.  | |
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| | | | | IPPlanManHoly Cable Modem Batman
join:2000-09-20
Washington, DC
kudos:1 | said by WernerSchutz:"Coming real soon now", just a few minor details being worked out. Right ? Werner 1 year and counting... | |
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