Comments on: AT&T Next To Set Cap On Internet Traffic. http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/ A place to discuss money...for the rest of us. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:21:57 -0500 hourly 1 By: david http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29977 david Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:26:35 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29977 That may be true for a lot, but I (and many others) are not average users. My phone is through the internet and my job is all internet related. I would not be able to do my job if I had to shell out hundreds for internet service. Just yesterday I moved over 3 GB of video footage, and this happens quite regularly. That may be true for a lot, but I (and many others) are not average users. My phone is through the internet and my job is all internet related. I would not be able to do my job if I had to shell out hundreds for internet service. Just yesterday I moved over 3 GB of video footage, and this happens quite regularly.

]]> By: debtdieter http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29976 debtdieter Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:12:54 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29976 We have always had caps here in Australia, in fact I actually work for an ISP and see the usage data each month and the average person doesn't use that much data. We have always had caps here in Australia, in fact I actually work for an ISP and see the usage data each month and the average person doesn’t use that much data.

]]> By: Matt @ Steadfast Finances http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29974 Matt @ Steadfast Finances Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:19:03 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29974 I think it's an inevitable end since AT&T is fighting a losing battle on their traditional landline business. As you mentioned, it's going to negatively impact VOIP customers, and could also halt some borderline customers from leaving Comcast/AT&T to switch to VOIP phones. I would expect to see serious lobbying on the parts of consumer groups to prevent this from occurring nationwide now that we have a labor-sensitive President coming into office. Just seems like a new way to squeeze money from consumers. I think it’s an inevitable end since AT&T is fighting a losing battle on their traditional landline business. As you mentioned, it’s going to negatively impact VOIP customers, and could also halt some borderline customers from leaving Comcast/AT&T to switch to VOIP phones.

I would expect to see serious lobbying on the parts of consumer groups to prevent this from occurring nationwide now that we have a labor-sensitive President coming into office. Just seems like a new way to squeeze money from consumers.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29973 Mrs. Micah Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:54:16 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29973 It bothers me. I don't think I'd use anything like that, since I don't often stream (though I just discovered the Addams family on hulu!!!!). But I worry that it'll limit the progress of the internet as a whole. Things have always been getting bigger online and companies have just adapted and more has become possible. It bothers me. I don’t think I’d use anything like that, since I don’t often stream (though I just discovered the Addams family on hulu!!!!). But I worry that it’ll limit the progress of the internet as a whole. Things have always been getting bigger online and companies have just adapted and more has become possible.

]]> By: david http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29972 david Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:52:21 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29972 You and me both Caveman. I am thinking of starting my own company. Now, where can I get millions... You and me both Caveman. I am thinking of starting my own company. Now, where can I get millions…

]]> By: That One Caveman http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29971 That One Caveman Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:32:15 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29971 Dangit! And I was just about to switch over to them from cable... The internet is my job. Everything I do in my job requires me to be constantly connected. If and when I do start working from home, that's going to be that much more traffic. It's just a shame that we have so few options (only 2 high-speed options where I live). Competition could really do this sector some good. Dangit! And I was just about to switch over to them from cable…

The internet is my job. Everything I do in my job requires me to be constantly connected. If and when I do start working from home, that’s going to be that much more traffic. It’s just a shame that we have so few options (only 2 high-speed options where I live). Competition could really do this sector some good.

]]> By: jdp http://www.mytwodollars.com/2008/11/05/att-next-to-set-cap-on-internet-traffic/comment-page-1/#comment-29970 jdp Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:30:06 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=1762#comment-29970 I think it will be a boon for local internet providers as people turn to them instead of the big names. I think it will be a boon for local internet providers as people turn to them instead of the big names.

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