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ISPs Experiment With Broadband Download Capping

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the how-much-is-too-much? dept.

W33dz writes "News.com has an article detailing how some ISPs are now capping bandwidth usage by some of their high end users. Comcast claims this is an attempt to create better speeds for their average users, but you can't help but wonder how much of this is in response to the RIAA's subpoenas. Interestingly enough, there is no set limit, but just a subjective limit of 'more than the average user.' The World Tech Tribune has an article on the same topic."

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  1. Repeat After Me... by Cap'n+Canuck · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is the Best Quote to Describe Slashdot...

    Some geeks have switched from ineffectually whining about a lack of competition (a subject they truly don't understand) to semi-effectually whining about the possible institution of metered broadband Internet access (a subject they can argue incessantly about with lots of tech jargon they seemingly improvise on the spot).

    Ain't it the truth! Say it with me now - sometimes, a Monopoly is a Good Thing!

  2. Re:old news, Comcast is really sucky lately. by Blackknight · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I don't think that's legal. The landlord can't just let people in your apartment without your permission.