I'm surprised ISPs aren't more creative in their pricing schemes.
Currently, they all seem to charge a flat rate for a fixed optimum speed. I think they could manage bandwidth better if they changed a small amount per gigabyte plus a lower monthly fee. The price per gigabyte could vary based on peak usage times, so people would have an incentive to manage schedule their downloads during off hours.
I think that most people that hate the idea of being charged for usage amount are the people gobbling up tons of bandwidth, meaning their usage is subsidized by granny and her 3Mb of bandwidth use each month.
These guys were providing a service, ensuring that tickets are distributed based on who is the biggest fan and willing to pay the most, instead of who is the fastest to click a button.
The real problem is that the venue intentionally prices the tickets below the market price, so the demand for the tickets greatly exceeded the supply - leading to a demand for services like these guys provide.
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So they're running a charity?
I'm surprised ISPs aren't more creative in their pricing schemes.
Currently, they all seem to charge a flat rate for a fixed optimum speed. I think they could manage bandwidth better if they changed a small amount per gigabyte plus a lower monthly fee. The price per gigabyte could vary based on peak usage times, so people would have an incentive to manage schedule their downloads during off hours.
I think that most people that hate the idea of being charged for usage amount are the people gobbling up tons of bandwidth, meaning their usage is subsidized by granny and her 3Mb of bandwidth use each month.
These guys were providing a service, ensuring that tickets are distributed based on who is the biggest fan and willing to pay the most, instead of who is the fastest to click a button. The real problem is that the venue intentionally prices the tickets below the market price, so the demand for the tickets greatly exceeded the supply - leading to a demand for services like these guys provide.
Anti-trust laws are evil and anti-consumer. I know it's not what you leaned in elementary school...
Free society? What country do you live in and how do I get there?