Re: Oddly, I like it in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r13232980 en Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:17 EDT Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:00:17 EDT The Magic Elacoya http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13241467 anon : no elacoya we have been told about thier magic "elacoya" equipment too many times without being told how it works! :-(
now i will just wait for my promised upgrade to 8MB (i confirmed it with them this morning, when it's available will get upgraded at no extra cost)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13241467 Sat, 23 Apr 2005 13:31:11 EDT Re: Oddly, I like it http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13238422 ssj4android : The way they explain it, it sounds like contention ratio is just how many people are sharing the bandwidth (wasn't one of DSL's big supposed advantages over cable no line sharing?). If I understand correctly, this means you can only use 2% of your total bandwidth if transferring continuously?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13238422 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:25:30 EDT Re: Oddly, I like it http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13233100 Ignite : Sandvines I believe.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13233100 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 10:40:24 EDT Re: Oddly, I like it http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13233030 JTRockville : The other thing I like about PlusNet's policy: it's not derogatory.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13233030 Fri, 22 Apr 2005 10:31:35 EDT Re: Oddly, I like it http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13232980 TKJunkMail :
said by JTRockville See Profile:

It's fair, clearly stated, and honest. This policy allows customers to buy what they need, or seek service elsewhere if PlusNet is not designed for their use.

The only thing missing, is how customers who consistently contend at 1:1 - 5:1 will be notified. Does everyone (or at least the leading contenders) get a personal contention ratio with their monthly statement so they have a chance to better manage their use before termination ensues?
I agree with your assessment. It sounds like a fair method to determine who the bandwidth hogs(non-stop downloading at max speed 24/7) are. But you are right that they need some way for a customer to track how they are doing. Are they 10 to 1, or 30 to 1, or 5 to 1. It could give them a warning if they are overusing the link.

And a good way to limit the hogs would be to force a lower max download speed if they venture into the bandwidth hog category.
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