G_Poobah
join:2004-01-17
Schenectady, NY
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Re: Translation
So, the problem is the customers are ignorant (not dumb, just don't know what the software they are running does). The big problem I have with the entire 'design' like this, is what it to stop RCN from saying 'Well, VoIP takes up too much traffic, so we're going to limit it to 50kb', or 'Too much is e-mail attachments, so we're going to limit it to 50kb'.
So, my question is very simple. If you ADVERTISE 1mb upstream, yet you don't allow 1mb upstream, doesn't that make you a hypocritcal liar? How is what RCN is doing any different than what SBC is proposing (charging more for faster speeds), except of course, RCN isn't bothering with the 'faster speeds' part, just the 'charging more' part.
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WowSoMuch
@208.17.x.x | "Hypocritical liar" - LOL
As opposed to just a liar? |
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sycocowz
join:2002-06-13
Ottsville, PA
 ·RCN CABLE
1 edit | reply to G_Poobah
In all fairness, RCN has given a number of free speed increases over the years.
Used to be 1500/800, then they made a $10/m extra 3000/800 tier
then they bumped the 1.5s to 3 and the 3s to 5
then they bumped the 3s to 5 and the 5s to 7
then they bumped the 5s to 7 and the 7s to 10
(all for free)
They're going to be rolling out a 20/2 tier soon, it's still uncertain whether it will be another free upgrade or cost more. We can only hope.  |
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rchandra
Stargate S G-1 And Atlantis Fan
Premium
join:2000-11-09
14225-2105
clubs: | While I'd be very appreciative of this sort of speed upgrades, wake me up please when my broadband has monthly costs more like the Asians are enjoying on a $/mbit/s basis. I have a feeling you can just call me van Winkle. |
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