Look at this article:
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/internet/2003/0308121254.asp?O=S&CiRestriction=tiscali
Here's a quote from it:
Tiscali's business-to-consumer manager Michelle Branco says although Telkom aimed the ADSL at the small business market, up to 70% of ADSL users are online gamers and downloaders of MP3 and video. She says Tiscali decided to offer additional “raw plugs” after Telkom conceded it was “powerless to block this method of bypassing the 3GB cap”.
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Look at this article:
http://www.telkom.co.za/servlet/ClickManager2?currentFile=/index.jsp&nextFile=/news/article_608.jsp&clickSource=LINK&lastUpdate=2003/8/14
Here's a quote from it:
"ADSL is a shared service; the more subscribers the slower the Internet download speeds on the international link. That is why we carefully balance the number of users versus available bandwidth. It is also a key reason for capping. The 3 GB cap protects users from a small minority of people who abuse the service and use it for purposes it was not intended for. Capping ensures that most customers will enjoy the true ADSL experience of fast Internet. Coupled with this, the performance of international servers will also affect download speeds. The fact that we are situated in South Africa means that international bandwidth is purchased at a premium and not unlimited," he said.
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Sooo, it looks like people crossing the 3 gig cap is not a minority at all?
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/internet/2003/0308121254.asp?O=S&CiRestriction=tiscali
Here's a quote from it:
Tiscali's business-to-consumer manager Michelle Branco says although Telkom aimed the ADSL at the small business market, up to 70% of ADSL users are online gamers and downloaders of MP3 and video. She says Tiscali decided to offer additional “raw plugs” after Telkom conceded it was “powerless to block this method of bypassing the 3GB cap”.
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Look at this article:
http://www.telkom.co.za/servlet/ClickManager2?currentFile=/index.jsp&nextFile=/news/article_608.jsp&clickSource=LINK&lastUpdate=2003/8/14
Here's a quote from it:
"ADSL is a shared service; the more subscribers the slower the Internet download speeds on the international link. That is why we carefully balance the number of users versus available bandwidth. It is also a key reason for capping. The 3 GB cap protects users from a small minority of people who abuse the service and use it for purposes it was not intended for. Capping ensures that most customers will enjoy the true ADSL experience of fast Internet. Coupled with this, the performance of international servers will also affect download speeds. The fact that we are situated in South Africa means that international bandwidth is purchased at a premium and not unlimited," he said.
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Sooo, it looks like people crossing the 3 gig cap is not a minority at all?
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