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I have seen plans that have separate quotas. And even ISPs that don't, I think it's safe bet that there is shaping and throttling on international routes.
by salem 15y ago
I have seen plans that have separate quotas. And even ISPs that don't, I think it's safe bet that there is shaping and throttling on international routes.
- johansch 15y agoNo, there are generally not separate quotas for national and international in Australia, at least not any longer. (Checked: Telstra, Internode, iiNET, TPG, Optus.) That said, they do tend to have bandwidth quotas in the order of 50-500 GB/month depending on the plan you have. And it is dirty expensive here. I currently pay $89.95/month for 300 GB/month via ADSL2 (20/1 Mbit/s) including line rental.
- calloc 15y agoI pay Comcast $60 for 20 Mbit / 2 Mbit up, with 250 GB a month (with threats to disconnect me after that and ban me from ever being their customer). I don't have any other Internet providers that service my house...
- elithrar 15y ago> And it is dirty expensive here. I currently pay $89.95/month for 300 GB/month via ADSL2 (20/1 Mbit/s) including line rental. It's not as expensive as you think-at least if we're comparing DSL vs DSL and ignoring FiOS/Cable. Our download limits are pretty similar to the most of the limits "hidden" by the US ISP's, and our ISP's typically offer better free content and are FAR better in terms of customer service[1] and more lenient if you are the type to regularly hit your limit. [1]: In part because they have to be due to consumer advocate bodies, and also because this will be the key differentiator (along with content) when the National Broadband Network gets deployed to the majority.
- johansch 15y agoFair enough, about the same costs as in the US. ...but I am used to Swedish pricing levels. $45 for 100/10 Mbit/s with no quota.