On August 28, 2008, Comcast announced that it would be limiting customers' internet usage starting on October 1st. Comcast is currently the largest cable network operator in the United States. This "limitation" is said to "ensure that quality service will continue for the majority of their subscribers". Comcast is placing a ceiling on it's monthly data usage equivalent to 250 gigabytes for each residential high-speed customer.
Comcast's position is that if a customer would exceed the 250 gigabyte ceiling, and is viewed as a "volume user", the Customer Security Assurance group could be notifying them regarding their excessive use. Additionally, customers that exceed 250 gigabytes twice in one year "could have their internet service terminated for a period of one year"!
Here in the U.S., internet subscribers have been impressioned to believe that when they pay a flat monthly fee, their usage is unlimited. Due to the increases in internet usage and the downloading of music and video popularity, Comcast is considering a billing program solely based upon "Volume Of Internet Usage".
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
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