Canada getting metered Internet

[Midnyte_Sun]

Canada putting Cap on Internet Usage, charging overage fees.

One certain result though, is that Bell will make much more profit on its Internet service, and discourage Canadians from watching TV and movies on the internet instead of CTV, which Bell now owns. Canadian Radio-Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved UBB for the incumbent carrier Bell Canada in September. Competitive ISPs, which connect to Canada's top telco for last-mile copper connections to customers, will also be metered by Bell.

Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/n...et-billing.ars

[Timstuff]

I think now I understand why people want net neutrality laws.

[BillPardy]

What about people that don't use bell? And isn't the internet already kind of metered since we have limited bandwidth?

[Paroxysm]

Our government has called for a review into the CRTC’s decision. I don't see this metered internet thing lasting long.

[Midnyte_Sun]

Originally Posted by BillPardy

What about people that don't use bell? And isn't the internet already kind of metered since we have limited bandwidth?

Bandwidth and internet usage is too different things. You can only download a streaming movie at a certain level of bandwidth. If I'm understanding this correctly: Basically your internet would work like your cell phone with 'minutes.' You can only talk a certain amount, and anything over will be charged at your expense.

[BillPardy]

Originally Posted by Midnyte_Sun

Bandwidth and internet usage is too different things. You can only download a streaming movie at a certain level of bandwidth. If I'm understanding this correctly: Basically your internet would work like your cell phone with 'minutes.' You can only talk a certain amount, and anything over will be charged at your expense.

My bandwidth works like that already.

Each Rogers Hi-Speed Internet service offers a generous monthly usage allowance.


If you exceed your monthly usage allowance, you will be charged as follows: Ultra Lite – $5.00/GB to a maximum of $50.00
Lite – $4.00/GB to a maximum of $50.00 *
Express – $2.00/GB to a maximum of $50.00
Extreme – $1.50/GB to a maximum of $50.00
Extreme Plus – $1.25/GB to a maximum of $50.00
Ultimate – $0.50/GB to a maximum of $50.00

[Midnyte_Sun]

It seems like a money grab to me.

[Batman713]

Originally Posted by Midnyte_Sun

Bandwidth and internet usage is too different things. You can only download a streaming movie at a certain level of bandwidth. If I'm understanding this correctly: Basically your internet would work like your cell phone with 'minutes.' You can only talk a certain amount, and anything over will be charged at your expense.

Canadian ISPs already operate like that. We have weak bandwidth limits and when we go over them we get charged per GB overage depending on the tier of your plan.

[Paroxysm]

which is why my government is investigating.

[Midnyte_Sun]

Originally Posted by Batman713

Canadian ISPs already operate like that. We have weak bandwidth limits and when we go over them we get charged per GB overage depending on the tier of your plan.

I download/stream HD movies that are at least 4GB. I wonder how that law would go here?

[Batman713]

This is how ridiculous our plans' pricing and bandwidth limits are:

[O'Haire]

Originally Posted by Midnyte_Sun

discourage Canadians from watching TV and movies on the internet instead of CTV

Well if CTV didn't suck so much maybe more people would watch it.

Maybe they should try and make that better instead of blaming the Internet.

[Midnyte_Sun]

Originally Posted by Batman713

This is how ridiculous our plans' pricing and bandwidth limits are:

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Why is the bandwidth limit so LOW? I mean with 2 megabits a second, it's almost impossible for you to download large files.

[Paroxysm]

Canada reverses metered Internet decision

[terry78]

Originally Posted by Paroxysm

Canada reverses metered Internet decision

Damn, I was about to crack on all of ya and say it was karma for your decent health care we ain't got here.

[S.A.A.D.]

That is great news.

[POWdER-man]

Originally Posted by paroxysm

canada reverses metered internet decision

awe-some

[random_havoc]

Originally Posted by Batman713

Canadian ISPs already operate like that. We have weak bandwidth limits and when we go over them we get charged per GB overage depending on the tier of your plan.

The ONLY ones that work like that are Bell and the big Cable internet providers. Go with a smaller provider like I do.

I'm with Teksavvy and have unlimited downloading. I pay about $45/month. If I downloaded the same amount on Rogers or Bell I'd be paying at least twice that.

I've already signed the petition as well as telling my Conservative Party MP that if this goes through I'm voting for the Liberals next election just out of spite. They're hitting on the one issue that most of us young adult voters will actually vote in response to next time. I haven't voted in the last two elections, but I'd vote over this just out of anger.

I hope this reversal actually lasts. I never underestimate the greediness and influence of big corporations. This is gonna get raised again yet.

[Asteroid-Man]

Honestly though, do you think this cap is going to stop me? I'll get around it, and spit in the face of Rogers, Bell and the CRTC as I do it.

[Venomfan]

just get Bell internet through ACN. its ultra high with no caps and the same price as bells light. 35.99. my buddies had it for a few months now and needs it because of netflix

[Batman713]

Originally Posted by random_havoc

The ONLY ones that work like that are Bell and the big Cable internet providers. Go with a smaller provider like I do.

I'm with Teksavvy and have unlimited downloading. I pay about $45/month. If I downloaded the same amount on Rogers or Bell I'd be paying at least twice that.

I've already signed the petition as well as telling my Conservative Party MP that if this goes through I'm voting for the Liberals next election just out of spite. They're hitting on the one issue that most of us young adult voters will actually vote in response to next time. I haven't voted in the last two elections, but I'd vote over this just out of anger.

I hope this reversal actually lasts. I never underestimate the greediness and influence of big corporations. This is gonna get raised again yet.

I think TekSavvy's "unlimited" plans are for cable. Regardless, TekSavvy is a reseller of Rogers/Bell. They resell Roger's cable and Bell's DSL under their own pricing/plans. UBB affects DSL (as caps and overage fees are already implemented for cable) so if UBB does come in effect TekSavvy, Acanac and any other wholesalers will suffer.

[ComicChick]

whew i was worried i wouldn't get to talk to katiegirl anymore aboot bacon and maple syrup eh

[Asteroid-Man]

Originally Posted by Venomfan

just get Bell internet through ACN. its ultra high with no caps and the same price as bells light. 35.99. my buddies had it for a few months now and needs it because of netflix

Except for the fact that Bell is glitchy, always disconnects, has terrible customer service and DOES cap your speed. It's cheap for a reason... their ****** service has given them bad rep.

[Motown Marvel]

im still amazed that in canada, cell phone plans dont include long distance.

[Ponyboy]

I get 40 gig plan for $69.99. So, I don't wanna here any of you guys complain!

Originally Posted by Batman713

This is how ridiculous our plans' pricing and bandwidth limits are: