g3ski
join:2004-07-19
San Francisco, CA
| Tiered pricing
From this thread alone, it's clear that different people have different bandwidth needs. We all want 100Gbit d/l speeds and zero latency even if it's for email and IM.
The ISPs just need better tiered plans. Instead of hiding the caps and overages in the fine print. Have clear pricing structure and let consumers pay for what they use and need. I'm not advocating a per mb charge, but rather 5 or more plans or even ala-carte choices for advanced users.
download, ala-carte:
768Kb = included in base
3Mb = $8
6Mb = $12
15Mb = $20
upload, ala-carte:
128Kb = included in base
384Kb = $5
1Mb = $12
15Mb = $20
monthly limit, ala-carte:
10GB = included in base
25GB = $5
100GB = $12
250GB = $20
500GB = $40
Of course it would be more like a confusing cell-phone bill... but it would be for advanced users who are already watching their bandwidth and thinking about how much they want to consumer. The same users could opt for any of the standard plans offered. Instead of complaining, they could swtich to ala-carte when their appetite increases.
-JD |
