Your argument would make sense if all I used my internet connection for was consumption of streaming media. Regardless of whether I'm streaming media or not, I'

Your argument would make sense if all I used my internet connection for was consumption of streaming media. Regardless of whether I'm streaming media or not, I'm also going to be working, chatting with friends and colleagues, playing games, buying and selling, browsing the news, etc. My streaming content just also happens to use that same communication channel.