Is that really the primary problem, though? I mean, I can understand smartphones increasing traffic... but I find it pretty difficult to believe that smartphones have increased traffic to the point of requiring bandwidth caps, which every company now claims is a necessity.
Frankly, I think the bigger problem is that all internet companies are affiliated with cable-television. Therein lies the problem... television is being phased out and the preferred medium of choice is becoming online on-demand services (like Netflix, youtube, etc.).
That is a big blow to companies who have invested millions in television infrastructure, rights fees, etc. As a way to continue to make enough previous levels of profit from their investments, companies like Time Warner, Comcast, Rogers and Bell (both in Canada) start setting unfair restrictions with the hope that people cut down on their on-demand online viewing, and return to watching television.
Frankly, the claims by companies with a stake in having people buy and use cable t.v. are starting to get pathetic. It is sad that companies, in response to development and progression, are resorting to restrictions on the fruits of the progression just to protect their behinds. I personally prefer to go through independently owned companies that buy bandwidth from the major players via wholesale, and then retail that at a cheaper rate with much looser bandwidth caps.
Originally Posted by: all_about_da_packers