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> I've never understood why people find it weird to use that model for phone service but not for internet service. I think its because an internet connection h
by crypt1d 9y ago
> I've never understood why people find it weird to use that model for phone service but not for internet service.
I think its because an internet connection has to be initiated by you at which point you give your consent to be charged for it. On the other hand you can get a phone call from anyone really without you previously agreeing to paying the cost of the call.
- hueving 9y ago>I think its because an internet connection has to be initiated by you at which point you give your consent to be charged for it. This isn't true. You still get charged for random stuff scanning you over the Internet (unless you are behind NAT); or even worse, being on the receiving end of a DoS.
- crypt1d 9y agohmm most SOHO ISPs charge a flat monthly/yearly rate, so that point doesn't really stand.