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I won't be using faster internet speeds. At least I won't until I'm assured data caps are a thing of the past. I "self-throttle" data speeds by opting for for
by rabboRubble 11y ago
I won't be using faster internet speeds. At least I won't until I'm assured data caps are a thing of the past.
I "self-throttle" data speeds by opting for for the lowest tolerable internet service to keep me under my cap.
F@#$ing Comcast.
- Frqy3 11y agoData caps are likely to become more prevalent with faster end user access pipes. ISPs have been (similar to yourself) using the limited access speeds to self-throttle the data usage of customers to limit their aggregated backhaul costs.
- rabboRubble 11y agoIf data caps are to be more prevalent, I'd like to see ISPs regulated as a utility. If I use more power, or make more phone calls I'm happy to pay more for that use because the connection fees are equal between high and low demand consumers. If I pay higher monthly connection costs for high speed access (the monthly service charge) and pay to actually use the service at the intended speed (additional fees generated by a data cap), I am being double billed for service. Data caps in conjunction with a higher costs for high speed access are a predatory business model.