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Freedom Kira:
Hmm. Keep in mind that what you can currently look up on their ToS is not necessarily up-to-date. From what I've been hearing about Comcast's activities, they have been charging for overage for a while now. I don't actually use Comcast's services myself, being a Canadian.

Also remember that not everything you read in the newspaper is necessarily new. I've seen newspapers dig up old things to talk about when they run out of news to report (usually with some kind of update).

Proin Drakenzol:

--- Quote from: FlyinPenguin on June 19, 2012, 06:52:06 PM ---Just because it benefits consumers doesn't make it right. Comcast and other cable companies have a right to charge whatever they want and set the terms of service for their product/service.

And what is this separate cap for online streaming? I'm not too familiar with Comcast's policies but don't they just have a monthly cap? Is this article misleading?

If I understand correctly, the real issue here is that they are exempting their streaming service on the 360 from counting towards users bandwidth allowance. That is just a smart business move.

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They have a right to charge what they want unless they are operating illegally. Which they are.

I was paying ~$40/mo in Japan for a 100/100 mbps fiber line. I will now be paying $70/mo in the US, where the internet was invented, for shitty 30/5 mbps cable. This is goddamn fucking bullshit.

megido-rev.M:
I agree, that's pretty sad.

Tatsujin:
I do agree US internet providers are shitty compared to other countries out there.

But if you're having any problems like unsteady speeds (lower than usual), port blocking and bandwidth limits, just go Business Class.

megido-rev.M:
The problem is mostly on max speeds and bandwidth caps w.r.t. pricing.

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