i know people whose internet access is limited to 300mb per month and then if they exceed that they r charged why? when it dosent cost the provider anything
2007-06-20 02:57:28 · 3 answers · asked by prfioretti 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Your comment that it doesn't cost the provider anything is not totally true.
The provider has finite capacity. If all users were to double their use, the provider may well run out of capacity and have to shut some users off - and then spend more funds on capacity increases.
Most providers have a use limit and surcharges for excess use. This is designed to provide simplified billing and to charge heavy users for their heavy use.
Your electric utility has a minimal monthly bill even if you use NO electrical energy. After you use a minimal amount there is an additional charge on the energy (usually in KW Hours) consumed. Your gas utility does the same (based upon gas consumption of course).
It is not a surprise to see an ISP do the same - nor is it improper.
Remember there is no such thing as a free lunch.
2007-06-20 04:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your allowed so much band width during that month.Its considered a cap. Which is in place on everyone. This is stemming from those p2p file sharing companies out there. They have been hogging up bandwidth and rates are on the rise for them. I would basically avoid any company limiting your band width. You can get what you want with out a cap.
2007-06-20 10:09:37 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just 2 make more money
2007-06-20 10:01:06 · answer #3 · answered by brain 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋