http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/44497 (http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/44497)
QuoteReady to pay for your internet by the banner ad? Time Warner thinks you are.
Last week, Time Warner Cable announced Phase 2 of its new broadband pricing model, a tiered billing system that would charge internet users based on their monthly consumption. The company will soon begin metered pricing in four cities: Greensboro, NC; Austin and San Antonio, TX; and my current hometown, Rochester, NY.
Understandably, the news has sent the internet into a tizzy, which is why I thought it might be a good idea to break down the facts and put things into perspective.
But make no mistake: As gamers—many of us with families—we're the ones most affected by Time Warner's new pricing structure. This is a direct warning shot across our controllers and keyboards: a sign to wake up and smell the profiteering.
Crunching the Numbers
Here's how Time Warner's new pricing model works. Each household chooses one of five cap levels, ranging from 5 GB/month to 100 GB/month. Pricing resembles that of cell phone plans: Those who use the most broadband pay the highest amount and those who exceed their allotment are charged a fee—in this case, $1 for every excess GB.
The prices break down as follows:
5 GB: $29.99/month
10 GB: $39.99/month
20 GB: $49.99/month
40 GB: $54.90/ month
100 GB: No information yet
What do you think of this? TWC is a fairly large broadband provider, and I'm sure many of you will be affected by it. I think it's complete crap. I know for a fact that I probably use at least 20GB per month, but there's no way I'd ever pay $50 for internet. I have AT&T DSL, which is supposedly gearing up to do the same thing.
Thoughts? Will you be affected by it?
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 07, 2009, 05:05:04 PM
http://kotaku.com/5202807/time-warner-bandwidth-caps-gaming-and-you (http://kotaku.com/5202807/time-warner-bandwidth-caps-gaming-and-you)
QuoteReady to pay for your internet by the banner ad? Time Warner thinks you are.
Last week, Time Warner Cable announced Phase 2 of its new broadband pricing model, a tiered billing system that would charge internet users based on their monthly consumption. The company will soon begin metered pricing in four cities: Greensboro, NC; Austin and San Antonio, TX; and my current hometown, Rochester, NY.
Understandably, the news has sent the internet into a tizzy, which is why I thought it might be a good idea to break down the facts and put things into perspective.
But make no mistake: As gamers—many of us with families—we're the ones most affected by Time Warner's new pricing structure. This is a direct warning shot across our controllers and keyboards: a sign to wake up and smell the profiteering.
Crunching the Numbers
Here's how Time Warner's new pricing model works. Each household chooses one of five cap levels, ranging from 5 GB/month to 100 GB/month. Pricing resembles that of cell phone plans: Those who use the most broadband pay the highest amount and those who exceed their allotment are charged a fee—in this case, $1 for every excess GB.
The prices break down as follows:
5 GB: $29.99/month
10 GB: $39.99/month
20 GB: $49.99/month
40 GB: $54.90/ month
100 GB: No information yet
What do you think of this? TWC is a fairly large broadband provider, and I'm sure many of you will be affected by it. I think it's complete crap. I know for a fact that I probably use at least 20GB per month, but there's no way I'd ever pay $50 for internet. I have AT&T DSL, which is supposedly gearing up to do the same thing.
Thoughts? Will you be affected by it?
My grandma already pays $55.95 for internet, even though it's probably slower than what you have.
We're being ripped off.
Anyway, it sounds like crap. Why is TWC suddenly trying to change their pricing schemes; are they about to go bankrupt or something?
...
Fuck, I use Roadrunner. This is horrible. How will I torrent? ;-;
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 07, 2009, 05:05:04 PM
http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/44497 (http://www.gamerswithjobs.com/node/44497)
QuoteReady to pay for your internet by the banner ad? Time Warner thinks you are.
Last week, Time Warner Cable announced Phase 2 of its new broadband pricing model, a tiered billing system that would charge internet users based on their monthly consumption. The company will soon begin metered pricing in four cities: Greensboro, NC; Austin and San Antonio, TX; and my current hometown, Rochester, NY.
Understandably, the news has sent the internet into a tizzy, which is why I thought it might be a good idea to break down the facts and put things into perspective.
But make no mistake: As gamers—many of us with families—we're the ones most affected by Time Warner's new pricing structure. This is a direct warning shot across our controllers and keyboards: a sign to wake up and smell the profiteering.
Crunching the Numbers
Here's how Time Warner's new pricing model works. Each household chooses one of five cap levels, ranging from 5 GB/month to 100 GB/month. Pricing resembles that of cell phone plans: Those who use the most broadband pay the highest amount and those who exceed their allotment are charged a fee—in this case, $1 for every excess GB.
The prices break down as follows:
5 GB: $29.99/month
10 GB: $39.99/month
20 GB: $49.99/month
40 GB: $54.90/ month
100 GB: No information yet
What do you think of this? TWC is a fairly large broadband provider, and I'm sure many of you will be affected by it. I think it's complete crap. I know for a fact that I probably use at least 20GB per month, but there's no way I'd ever pay $50 for internet. I have AT&T DSL, which is supposedly gearing up to do the same thing.
Thoughts? Will you be affected by it?
I will not be affected because, last I checked, Time Warner has no control over Quest
I won't be affected for the time being - different rules in Canadia.
It is poop though. It's a service that they make a fortune on....they don't need more, now of all times.
I have Optimum Online and I don't think they're going to be doing something like this anytime soon. I don't know for sure though...and at the college I'm going to be going to in the fall, Internet is included in my tuition I think so it wouldn't affect me.
However, this reminds us that the ISP's have a lot of power to screw us over. We need people in charge there who understand the high-volume consumer and respect the openness of the current Internet.
Old news to me.
This is going to make playing online games very difficult, since sometimes we use 2 gigs a day here....
I'm going to have to find some new hobby then ;-;
Ridiculous. Net neutrality bills NEED to be passed to prevent stuff like this from happening.
At least I don't have Time Warner, doesn't mean mine's the best though.
You know, I wouldn't be surprised if Comcast decides to pull this poop.
i have Cox is that part of TWC? lol idk.
I don't play online games much, CoD every so often, but aside from that nothing.
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 07, 2009, 05:11:28 PM
I have Optimum Online and I don't think they're going to be doing something like this anytime soon. I don't know for sure though...and at the college I'm going to be going to in the fall, Internet is included in my tuition I think so it wouldn't affect me.
However, this reminds us that the ISP's have a lot of power to screw us over. We need people in charge there who understand the high-volume consumer and respect the openness of the current Internet.
Cablevision FTW
They did have caps on their bandwidth, but they're all gone now.
more greedy corporations wanting more money for services they charge way too much money for to begin with.
When will these company's be forced out by the general public that is too ill informed to do anything?
Whenever I get my own place and pay for my own internet, I know who I WONT be using. I mean seriously, bandwidth limits? What's next? Only a few selection of websites based on the packages you order? OH WAIT X_X;;
Yay for Comcast. At least we get 250GB per month.
I have Comcast, am I intercourse ed?
Quote from: Customrobo13 on April 07, 2009, 06:47:58 PM
I have Comcast, am I intercourse ed?
You've been getting intercourse ed for a while.
I guess FIOS is starting to look better and better.
Quote from: Friendly Hostile on April 07, 2009, 06:53:31 PM
Quote from: Customrobo13 on April 07, 2009, 06:47:58 PM
I have Comcast, am I intercourse ed?
You've been getting intercourse ed for a while.
I guess FIOS is starting to look better and better.
Too bad FIOS is insanely expensive to upgrade.
I heard it costs like $1500 to upgrade FIOS, and $100 to upgrade cable internet.
I use charter. They did, however, file for a bankruptcy or something close to that a little while ago.
Well, I don't play online games. So if AT&T decides to pull this, I'm probably fine.
But even though it's stupid, it's like a lot of utilities. The more electricity you use the higher you pay, and the same for water, heat, etc.
Maybe the internet will be a utility in the future. :-\
So bascily there turning like Canada?
Anything to make money these days. Fuck all of you stupid ninny ass corporations; all of your CEO's and presidents need to be fired.
I say everything in this darn world needs reform ^^
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on April 07, 2009, 07:40:36 PM
Well, I don't play online games. So if AT&T decides to pull this, I'm probably fine.
But even though it's stupid, it's like a lot of utilities. The more electricity you use the higher you pay, and the same for water, heat, etc.
Maybe the internet will be a utility in the future. :-\
MK: Wii counts as an online game.
Anything you play over the Wii, X-box, or PS3 will more than likely count into this bandwidth as well.
I'm thinking Comcast will not pull this kind of d*ck move... but I'm not sure.
Between my parents and siblings using the internet, and our X-box usage.... we would be screwed.
What the f*** Warner, we're in a recession for Christ's sake.
Oh, and wouldn't you be able to get 15 GB for the same amount of money as the 10 GB?
Buy the 5 GB package and go over 10 GB?
Quote from: Sync on April 07, 2009, 05:15:45 PM
You know, I wouldn't be surprised if Comcast decides to pull this poop.
They already do, but it's fairer. They only charge you extra if you exceed 250GB a month (which won't happen unless you're torrenting PC games at the rate of one a week :p).
Optimum Online ftw!