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Among techies, the most popular model seems to be the "fixed pipe" model. A set max data rate, unlimited bytes. Conveniently for them, the model essentially res
by sliverstorm 11y ago
Among techies, the most popular model seems to be the "fixed pipe" model. A set max data rate, unlimited bytes. Conveniently for them, the model essentially results in non-techies subsidizing their consumption.
That wouldn't be the case if it wasn't for fractional allocation, but nobody wants to pay for true fixed allocation.
- Aleman360 11y agoThe problem is that a max data rate usually doesn't some with an SLA. ISP's obviously don't have enough bandwidth for all customers to fully utilize 10 gbps 24/7, for example. Paying based on usage solves that tragedy of the commons problem and works for utilities.