[Wylug-discuss] ADSL migration

[James Holden]

On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 11:39:15AM +0100, gARetH baBB wrote:
> On Fri, 12 May 2006, Anne Wilson wrote:
> 
> > I tried to get the family to think seriously about what they do download, and 
> > how big the files really are.  Frankly, I think the initial panic was 
> > unjustified.  I think it would be rare indeed for any reasonable cap to be 
> > exceeded.
> 
> I would say the opposite, knowing my own usage and knowing the usage 
> patterns of other people who aren't quite "the typical Windows user".
> 
> Most will, at the moment, just about keep within most caps - but as soon 
> as MaxDSL takes off, or you start using VoIP or start using BBC streams 
> (especially the in-trial video ones) or find something else etc. then 
> you're doomed.

VOIP only uses about 50-100MB per hour.

Streaming video isn't that commonplace, and to be honest, I don't think
it ever will be. Who wants to watch telly on your PC? There aren't
really that many people with a HTPC setup.

> 99% of Windows users will be safe, as they just use it for email and stuff 
> - they probably don't know it can do other things. Caps are there for 
> people who would probably be better off with a modem, they just want the 
> web pages to appear faster and not tie up the line.
> 
> There are a number of uncapped (ok, a misnomer, if you nail up the line 
> then they're going to notice) 8M providers if you look - I know of one 
> doing uncapped 8M for 25/month, unsure if that's a proper product though.
> 
> Just don't expect stuff like free connection, free DSL modem, be hand-held 
> ... or to subsidise *cheap* "grab market" capped services.
> 
> Not the cheapest, but I'd thought I'd highlight it just because it's not 
> the average ISP, plus he lives just across the road from me ...
> 
>   http://www.greenisp.net/adsloptions.htm

Their kit is solar powered? This is a joke, right?



James

> 
> [though I'm not a customer]
> 
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