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Time Warner Cable Implements Packet Shaping

Posted by Zonk on from the neutral-networks-breath-easy dept.

RFC writes "In a move that may be indicative of modern ISP customer service, Time Warner has announced the introduction of packet shaping technology to its network. 'Packet shaping technology has been implemented for newsgroup applications, regardless of the provider, and all peer-to-peer networks and certain other high bandwidth applications not necessarily limited to audio, video, and voice over IP telephony.' As the poster observes, this essentially renders premium service useless. The company is already warning users that attempts to circumvent these measures is a violation of their Terms of Service."

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  1. Recently I talked to a TWC rep by pair-a-noyd · · Score: 0, Troll

    concerning a billing issue. I also took the opportunity to complain about their unfair practice of charging a penalty for NOT having cable TV service, the normal RR fee is $45 a month, if you do not have TV service they charge you $55 a month, plus taxes. That sucks.

    Anyway, I asked her about the recent adoption of the DOCSIS 3.0 standard and how that was going to impact my service, what does the future hold?

    She told me, "Before the end of 07 you will notice a SIGNIFICANT speed increase."

    I informed her that would not hurt my feelings one bit.
    About 3 years ago TWC bumped up our speed by a few megs without notice. It's like one day all of a sudden things were coming down WAY faster. I ran some speed tests and was shocked to find it had almost doubled.
    There was NO price increase on my bill. I called them to find out what the deal was and they just told me "Yes, we doubled everyones speed. Enjoy!"

    I am looking forward to the next six months and what it may bring..