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If CDNs are so cheap, why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth? I already pay for my bandwidth and am quite happy to use it for so
by globular-toast 2y ago
If CDNs are so cheap, why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth? I already pay for my bandwidth and am quite happy to use it for something like YouTube.
The real reason is centralised architecture gives them control and ability to extract rent.
- crazygringo 2y ago> why is YouTube insistent that they should get paid for their bandwidth? What are you talking about? YouTube has a lot more costs than bandwidth. And a lot of ads and Premium revenue goes to creators.
- dewcifer 2y agoYou are correct. It's about control and money.