Time Warner tries out metered Internet access

[RLJSlick]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24936796/

[Bebop]

If metering is implemented here, ATT here I come.

They are basically doing it to lock out IPTV.

[RLJSlick]

No Kidding, I will be right behind you in line.

[4runnergusto]

How about make service cheaper for those that dont use as much, as mentioned in the article, but don't limit bandwidth, just put a cap on total data usage. I could definately drop my bill to 29/mo. I still say TWC are idiots, though.

[PaulKTF]

Wow; they're turning into AOL circa 1993. :bang:

[Jack 1000]

Or if worst comes to worst and you have your recovery disks/back up data.  Buy a second hard drive and with your backup/recovery disks, put your data back onto it.

Jack

[OlsonNet]

If metering is implemented here, ATT here I come.

Looks like AT&T is considering the same thing:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,366641,00.html

[Bebop]

Well, then who ever with the largest cap.

Let's hope EarthLink doesn't follow suit. There are not that many options in Milwaukee area.

[kevbeck122]

I would assume metering would apply to Earthlink also, since it uses TWC's network.

[Bebop]

I would assume metering would apply to Earthlink also, since it uses TWC's network.

I know EL uses TW's network and billing. I have been switching between those 2 for years. But, they are a different entity.

[John L]

It wn't be long before the internet charges you for sending out email at 50 cents each. All the profit will go to the United States Post Office.

-John L.

[Bebop]

That rumor never seems to die.


I think USPS did considered some sort of certified email delivery for a fee.