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thegeek
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Re: If it's "just like water"

Eactly. If it's just like water then bill it like water. The water company doesn't charge me a rate for every 100 cubic feet. They charge per cubic foot. ISPs should charge per GB, or even per MB.

Every utility I have once my usage goes over a certain amount the per unit cost decreases. ISPs got this backward.

mix
join:2002-03-19
Romeo, MI
GL.iNet GL-B1300
Netgear CM500

mix

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They also charge you a rate on the size of the pipe that feeds your house/business. I guess you could think of this like speed tiers. Also, I have never heard of a water company cutting off the supply of water to a home or business for using too much.

cdru
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said by thegeek:

The water company doesn't charge me a rate for every 100 cubic feet. They charge per cubic foot. ISPs should charge per GB, or even per MB.

It's kind of funny as my water utility does the exact opposite. They charge me for every 100 cf.

BUCKEYECOM
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99% charge per 100cubic foot. Gas does the same. Unless you have Dominion for gas then its something else (i forget how they bill).