PoMC
join:2006-09-06
Browns Mills, NJ
| May have a problem after the Comcast switch....
I was just reading through this forum because my Adelphia office is due to officially switch to Comcast in a few months. I was reading the "Comcast Abuse Call" thread and realized I may be getting one of those calls after I'm with Comcast for a while. Although, the billing has already switched to Comcast, so maybe I'll get a call sooner.
Here are my usenet downloading stats, as per the Newsbin odometer, since 10/8/06.
1.2TB downloaded in 96 days (10/8/06 - 1/11/07)
Average out to 12+ GB downloaded per day, which would equal roughly 380+ GB per month.
What do I download? Mainly HDTV content that I stream to my HD projector using my Buffalo Linktheater. Each movie averages 10-15GB. Each half hour TV show is about 2GB and each hour show is almost 4GB. I freely admit that my queue is always full since I can remote in from work and keep adding to it all day. 40GB in the queue right now too.
But I have an ace up my sleeve if I ever get a call and they'll never detect me again. That's all I'll say on that. LOL |
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pokesph
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join:2001-06-25
Sacramento, CA
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| Re: May have a problem after the Comcast switch....
said by LeftOfSanity  :... I hope your account is terminated. I don't.. he PAYS for his internet connection just like the rest of us and we ALL should be expected to USE that connection for any LEGAL purpose.
I, for one, do NOT like the idea of any caps, invisible or not, on a 'broadband' service.. it's pointless and defeats the whole broadband premise. I say Let us use our expensive connections to their fullest.
P.S. I avg approx 250 - 280GB /mo total up and down in video (mostly anime) and misc web files (I run a few large websites) so I hear where the OP is coming from.
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dadkins
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
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| reply to PoMC
No offense, but I am sure glad you aren't in my neighborhood!
My suggestion, if you don't want to get "The Call", cut back!
If what you are downloading is HDTV programming, why not just get HDTV and record it?
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PoMC
join:2006-09-06
Browns Mills, NJ
| I do have HD programming, but an HD Tivo or other HD recording is a bit pricey still. I don't mind d/ling Prison Break, House, 30 Rock or whatever the following day anyway.
Anyway, most of the folks in my development either have dialup or Frontier DSL. I know because I run the HOA website and have everyones email address.
I didn't post to rub in anyone's face like one poster said. Just surprised me how much I download. Wonder why Adelphia doesn't care though. Been with them for a year and am always a heavy user. Was with Comcast before that too and never had a problem.
I'll just keep on going and see what happens. Like I said, there's a plan B if needed. |
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Apollo729
join:2006-08-28
Avis, PA | reply to PoMC
Who is he hurting if he downloads this stuff over night? say 1am to 7am? |
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champkind
join:2007-01-04
02342
| I agree with that statement. Another thing you can do (if you have powerboost in your area) is run a speedtest at peak hours. If you are receiving powerboost, theoretically other people should not be slowed down because of your actions.
I used to download 850-900gigs a month with adelphia. I was switched over to comcast, I think I'm down to somewhere around 600 now. The "invisible limit" depends on your area as well. I wish I didn't have to try to reach the limit and get a warning to find out what it is though. |
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sortofageek
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| reply to PoMC
»Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »Does Comcast have bandwidth use limits?
Please contact me privately if you really think there is something new to discuss about Comcast and bandwidth abuse. Until then, let's give this subject a rest.
Thanks to all for your cooperation. |
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