metatron
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11/5/2004 at 23:16  |
Ok, let me preface this a bit. My current ISP is a locally run cableco that offers some pretty high-quality cable modem service. Always up, always fast. Recently, they've instituded bandwidth caps (maximum amount of GB transferred a month). We currently have the premium service which allows for 12gb a month of transfers. The CableCo has usually called us when we've gone past this limit to "warn" us. No penalties, no speed reductions, and no charges.
Fast forward to work today: At my office, we also use the business class cable service from the same cableco. I recieved a letter from them today saying they've now doubled overall speed but are now charging for extra bandwidth used above the cap (our cap at work is 150gb a month). They say that if business customers go over thier cap they'll be charged $5 per GB. No biggie, we never get near 150 a month at work anyway.
I get home today, and check out our stats for transfers at the house...
HOLY FUCK
I've hit the cap already and its only the 5th. Now, I'm just hoping that they havent instituted this gay-ass cellphone plan style policy on the residential users.
Any suggestions or alternatives? I can't stop using bittorrent, I'm horribly addicted.
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Mofo
dont give a shit  SSHOLEPosts: 426 Registered: 2/8/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 00:06 |
Use your work line to download shit, then use cd-rw to transfer. |
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ghostrider
liberal exit  SSHOLEPosts: 2446 Registered: 7/29/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 00:12 |
Leave the Sunflower State, and take with you only fond memories.
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Dumbskull
I'm assuming the position!  SSHOLEPosts: 1902 Registered: 4/22/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 01:18 |
It could be worse; you could be using SmegAdelphia who suspend your internet service for a month for the use of foul language and threats of bodily harm to other forum members. As far as I know they do not have a monthly cap on bandwidth.
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fastlane
Zombie scream style  SSHOLEPosts: 672 Registered: 2/7/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 02:22 |
Damn are you downloadin DVDs? I dont know what my Charter Cable BW limit is but then I've never checked. Had Adelphia in Florida and no BW warnin for them either.
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metatron
Fighting The Good Fight ™ SSHOLEPosts: 473 Registered: 4/12/2002 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 02:39 |
fastlane: Damn are you downloadin DVDs? I dont know what my Charter Cable BW limit is but then I've never checked. Had Adelphia in Florida and no BW warnin for them either.
At the request of my lawyers, I cannot answer that question 
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Dumbskull
I'm assuming the position! SSHOLEPosts: 1902 Registered: 4/22/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 02:56 |
Is verizon avaibale in your area... ? One size fits all kinda of cheap tacks it on with the monthly phone bill.
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mundhra
dread pirate neckbeard  SSHOLEPosts: 1634 Registered: 3/25/2002 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 03:37 |
answer: DSL |
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vasudeva
Bad Taste in your Mouth  SSHOLEPosts: 4464 Registered: 3/8/2002 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 16:25 |
12gb is shit.
It probably makes sense from their standpoint, but as a bittorrent-lovin fool, it puts your ass up between a cock and a hard place.
Mofo's suggestion is good. Also mundhra's. Find some DSL users in your area and ask them about caps.
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Mofo
dont give a shit SSHOLEPosts: 426 Registered: 2/8/2004 Offline
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11/6/2004 at 16:27 |
It's not like you're gonna pay if your job goes over the limit. Unless their actually smart and realize that most companies don't jump up hundred gigs at a time. |
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straydog1980
DARTH MENSES  Posts: 531 Registered: 6/16/2004 Offline
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11/9/2004 at 02:41 |
Mofo: It's not like you're gonna pay if your job goes over the limit. Unless their actually smart and realize that most companies don't jump up hundred gigs at a time.
step away from the avatar, dickweed!
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ragoo
We are not amused.  SSHOLEPosts: 664 Registered: 9/4/2004 Offline
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11/9/2004 at 02:53 |
straydog1980: Mofo: It's not like you're gonna pay if your job goes over the limit. Unless their actually smart and realize that most companies don't jump up hundred gigs at a time.
step away from the avatar, dickweed!
Level up, bro, and worry no more.
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LORDKAHUNA
Don't make me fuk your moustache  SSHOLEPosts: 1623 Registered: 8/5/2003 Offline
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11/9/2004 at 03:04 |
Bullshit, end up wearing bettyboop ^*T(*$*&%^
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qwerty
DARTH MENSES  Posts: 628 Registered: 9/8/2004 Offline
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11/9/2004 at 15:50 |
12gb sux0r's. How are you supposed to look up Hilary Duff pics with only 12gb?
I go thru at least 50gb's a month
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Dumbskull
I'm assuming the position! SSHOLEPosts: 1902 Registered: 4/22/2004 Offline
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11/9/2004 at 21:42 |
LK, the general talk around LS is you look swell in boobies.
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vasudeva
Bad Taste in your Mouth SSHOLEPosts: 4464 Registered: 3/8/2002 Offline
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11/10/2004 at 13:18 |
LORDKAHUNA: Bullshit, end up wearing bettyboop ^*T(*$*&%^ Everyone has to worry about ending up with Betty Boop. The only way to avoid textwar is to never post, and that's only a good idea if you think with your vagina.
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freakmachine
Web Fucko Extraordinaire  SSHOLEPosts: 590 Registered: 4/15/2004 Offline
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11/10/2004 at 22:20 |
LK - I like your boobies. Mind if i wank to them? |
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ragoo
We are not amused. SSHOLEPosts: 664 Registered: 9/4/2004 Offline
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11/10/2004 at 23:19 |
freakmachine: LK - I like your boobies. Mind if i wank to them?
I didn't even ask permission.
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