said by wchillman:Let's call it what it is: a money grab.
Exactly. Even cable execs have admitted that it has nothing to do with capacity problems from them having an antiquated network, but they want to prevent you from using online video services like Netflix and Hulu in lieu of their television service.
It's all about money and greed. Nothing else.
It's funny: In Europe most providers in the 90s STARTED with caps, because their networks were older and needed upgrades.... and by the time the 21st century came around and networks were upgraded, they started loosening, and eventually cancelling any caps.
In the USA its the other way around, most companies started with a AUP (acceptable use policy) of some sorts that did not include caps, and as the internet developed and video services on the internet became a household name, they saw dollar signs. They want more $$$$ from you.
That's all they want. Money. "Data thresholds" my ass. They need to make sure they reach the "Bonus threshold" for their CEO's.