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    Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it

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    • JaredBuschJ
      JaredBusch @IRJ
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      @IRJ said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

      ATT has done metered connections for a while now. Not that its a good thing.

      I see no advantages, only disadvantages. I am also sure it isn't just in Chicago. This type of testing isn't limited to geographical location.

      The FAQ list a large number of markets that it is going into effect in.

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      • wirestyle22W
        wirestyle22 @JaredBusch
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        @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

        @Dashrender said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

        If you are using such a low amount, why the need for caps? oh so they can punish the 1-5% who who choose to use more.

        I have to ask, are those 1-5% really costing the company money? Or are they simply looking for ways to make more money for no reason other than they can?

        And if they start here now, who's to say in 5 years they won't be doing this again.

        Oh we see that your usage is 190 GB/m on average - your new cap is 200 GB, if you over that you will be billed $1/meg. UG!

        This is actually a raise from the original trial (which I was not in) according to the FAQ. https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/data-usage-trials

        There is also a Flexible use trial apparently.

        The biggest issue I have is the max overage is $200. If you offer a $50 add on for "unlimited" why is your max overage $200? Obviously to make money. but still, the few people that are going to hit these numbers are going to be the noisy ones. Why not just set the max overage to $50?

        Did they give you a breakdown of the bandwidth you use on average? I think the average home user is unlikely to know how much bandwidth they use in a month.

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        • DustinB3403D
          DustinB3403 @wirestyle22
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          @wirestyle22 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

          @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

          @Dashrender said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

          If you are using such a low amount, why the need for caps? oh so they can punish the 1-5% who who choose to use more.

          I have to ask, are those 1-5% really costing the company money? Or are they simply looking for ways to make more money for no reason other than they can?

          And if they start here now, who's to say in 5 years they won't be doing this again.

          Oh we see that your usage is 190 GB/m on average - your new cap is 200 GB, if you over that you will be billed $1/meg. UG!

          This is actually a raise from the original trial (which I was not in) according to the FAQ. https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/data-usage-trials

          There is also a Flexible use trial apparently.

          The biggest issue I have is the max overage is $200. If you offer a $50 add on for "unlimited" why is your max overage $200? Obviously to make money. but still, the few people that are going to hit these numbers are going to be the noisy ones. Why not just set the max overage to $50?

          Did they give you a breakdown of the bandwidth you use on average? I think the average home user is unlikely to know how much bandwidth they use in a month.

          I have no clue how much internet I use in a month, and don't care honestly. If they want to meter usage, they had better have a great way of letting people know when they are near the cap before the penalties take place.

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          • wirestyle22W
            wirestyle22 @DustinB3403
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            @DustinB3403 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

            @wirestyle22 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

            @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

            @Dashrender said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

            If you are using such a low amount, why the need for caps? oh so they can punish the 1-5% who who choose to use more.

            I have to ask, are those 1-5% really costing the company money? Or are they simply looking for ways to make more money for no reason other than they can?

            And if they start here now, who's to say in 5 years they won't be doing this again.

            Oh we see that your usage is 190 GB/m on average - your new cap is 200 GB, if you over that you will be billed $1/meg. UG!

            This is actually a raise from the original trial (which I was not in) according to the FAQ. https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/data-usage-trials

            There is also a Flexible use trial apparently.

            The biggest issue I have is the max overage is $200. If you offer a $50 add on for "unlimited" why is your max overage $200? Obviously to make money. but still, the few people that are going to hit these numbers are going to be the noisy ones. Why not just set the max overage to $50?

            Did they give you a breakdown of the bandwidth you use on average? I think the average home user is unlikely to know how much bandwidth they use in a month.

            I have no clue how much internet I use in a month, and don't care honestly. If they want to meter usage, they had better have a great way of letting people know when they are near the cap before the penalties take place.

            How can they even do this with Verizon shitting all over them?

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            • JaredBuschJ
              JaredBusch @wirestyle22
              last edited by JaredBusch

              @wirestyle22 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

              @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

              @Dashrender said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

              If you are using such a low amount, why the need for caps? oh so they can punish the 1-5% who who choose to use more.

              I have to ask, are those 1-5% really costing the company money? Or are they simply looking for ways to make more money for no reason other than they can?

              And if they start here now, who's to say in 5 years they won't be doing this again.

              Oh we see that your usage is 190 GB/m on average - your new cap is 200 GB, if you over that you will be billed $1/meg. UG!

              This is actually a raise from the original trial (which I was not in) according to the FAQ. https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/data-usage-trials

              There is also a Flexible use trial apparently.

              The biggest issue I have is the max overage is $200. If you offer a $50 add on for "unlimited" why is your max overage $200? Obviously to make money. but still, the few people that are going to hit these numbers are going to be the noisy ones. Why not just set the max overage to $50?

              Did they give you a breakdown of the bandwidth you use on average? I think the average home user is unlikely to know how much bandwidth they use in a month.

              You can see it when logged into your account.. I like how the numbers do not match.

              I suspect that the lack of detail is because I bought my own modem and do not use their gear.
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              • DustinB3403D
                DustinB3403 @wirestyle22
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                @wirestyle22 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                @DustinB3403 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                @wirestyle22 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                @Dashrender said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                If you are using such a low amount, why the need for caps? oh so they can punish the 1-5% who who choose to use more.

                I have to ask, are those 1-5% really costing the company money? Or are they simply looking for ways to make more money for no reason other than they can?

                And if they start here now, who's to say in 5 years they won't be doing this again.

                Oh we see that your usage is 190 GB/m on average - your new cap is 200 GB, if you over that you will be billed $1/meg. UG!

                This is actually a raise from the original trial (which I was not in) according to the FAQ. https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/data-usage-trials

                There is also a Flexible use trial apparently.

                The biggest issue I have is the max overage is $200. If you offer a $50 add on for "unlimited" why is your max overage $200? Obviously to make money. but still, the few people that are going to hit these numbers are going to be the noisy ones. Why not just set the max overage to $50?

                Did they give you a breakdown of the bandwidth you use on average? I think the average home user is unlikely to know how much bandwidth they use in a month.

                I have no clue how much internet I use in a month, and don't care honestly. If they want to meter usage, they had better have a great way of letting people know when they are near the cap before the penalties take place.

                How can they even do this with Verizon shitting all over them?

                Because comcast is buying TW, so they are looking to find ways to circumvent Net Neutrality.

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                  Jason Banned @DustinB3403
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                  @DustinB3403 said

                  Because comcast is buying TW, so they are looking to find ways to circumvent Net Neutrality.

                  No they aren't. Level3 (one of the biggest) was just bought by TWC. Comcast would not be allowed to buy TWC

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                  • JaredBuschJ
                    JaredBusch @Jason
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                    @Jason said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                    @DustinB3403 said

                    Because comcast is buying TW, so they are looking to find ways to circumvent Net Neutrality.

                    No they aren't. Level3 (one of the biggest) was just bought by TWC. Comcast would not be allowed to buy TWC

                    Right, Charter bought TWC and Brighthouse Networks.

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                    • DustinB3403D
                      DustinB3403
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                      TWC and TW are different companies.

                      In the news...

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                        Jason Banned @JaredBusch
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                        @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                        I suspect that the lack of detail is because I bought my own modem and do not use their gear.

                        Mine Matches and I own it. I would say modem model/firmware they loaded is more of the issue.
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                        • wirestyle22W
                          wirestyle22 @DustinB3403
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                          @DustinB3403 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                          TWC and TW are different companies.

                          In the news...

                          If Comcast ever owns the rights to Animaniacs they will RUE THE DAY

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                            Jason Banned @DustinB3403
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                            @DustinB3403 said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                            TWC and TW are different companies.

                            In the news...

                            Um No Time Warner is short for Time warner Cable. and no those all fell through.

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                            • JaredBuschJ
                              JaredBusch @Jason
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                              @Jason said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                              @JaredBusch said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                              I suspect that the lack of detail is because I bought my own modem and do not use their gear.

                              Mine Matches and I own it. I would say modem model/firmware they loaded is more of the issue.

                              Well it is a brand new Arris just bought middle of last month when I got the house because I needed service working on both places at the same time. My graph for last month matches.

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                              • Son of Jor-ElS
                                Son of Jor-El
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                                This reminds me of what Verizon announced this week. We get rollover minutes (yay) but they only rollover one month. They didn't do like T-Mobile, who let's you roll over for a year because (get ready to laugh) "it causes confusion to customers". What a crock!!!

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                                  • JaredBuschJ
                                    JaredBusch @aaron-closed account
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                                    @aaron said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                                    Comcast sells unlimited for $50 there?

                                    Those fuckers have the most bizarre pricing schemes, it must be all based on zip code.

                                    That is on top of the base bill. Not "just" $50.

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                                    • travisdh1T
                                      travisdh1
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                                      Let me reword this to be a little more realistic. "We see the writing on the wall with Google (Alphabet?) Fiber, and we are going to try to squeeze as much fat out of our pig as we can before we go away."

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                                      • NicN
                                        Nic
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                                        Do you have a choice of providers? When I was in Austin AT&T Uverse rolled out caps and I moved off them to Time Warner. I called them up to tell them I was moving and they tried to talk me out of it. I said no, and 10 minutes later my service was off. That's the fastest service I've ever had from AT&T 🙂 Fortunately I already had the new service up and running.

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                                        • JaredBuschJ
                                          JaredBusch @Nic
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                                          @Nic said in Xfinity (Comcast) is rolling out a metered connection trial in Chicagoland and I am part of it:

                                          Do you have a choice of providers? When I was in Austin AT&T Uverse rolled out caps and I moved off them to Time Warner. I called them up to tell them I was moving and they tried to talk me out of it. I said no, and 10 minutes later my service was off. That's the fastest service I've ever had from AT&T 🙂 Fortunately I already had the new service up and running.

                                          U-Verse is available, but I will never switch to that. Comcast is the only real game available. As I do not use TV service, only internet nothing is holding me to this if something better comes along. but nothing yet. The downside to living in the burbs.

                                          A good portion of small town America is headed towards municipal fiber projects because the incumbents are not doing anything.

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                                          • JaredBuschJ
                                            JaredBusch
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                                            I stand corrected on other solutions for my area. I just learned that WOW is available in my area.
                                            https://sales.wowway.com/OnlineStore/PricingAndPackaging.aspx

                                            The pricing is the same as Comcast, so I have no reason to change at the moment.

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