AT&T to Impose Caps on Internet usage

[TarPanther9180]

If you have AT&T DSL or U-Verse, you may have to cut back on your pron and gaming.

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Exclusive-ATT-To-Impose-150GB-DSL-Cap-Overages-113149

Broadband Reports was the first to learn, and has confirmed with AT&T, that the company will be implementing a new 150GB monthly usage cap for all DSL customers and a new 250 GB cap on all U-Verse users starting on May 2. From March 18 to March 31, AT&T users are going to be receiving notices informing them of the change in the company's terms of service. AT&T spokesman Seth Bloom confirmed the news to Broadband Reports after we initially contacted him last Friday concerning a leaked copy of the upcoming user notification. According to Bloom, the cap will involve overage charges. However, only users who consistently exceed the new caps will have to deal with these charges.

[TheSaint]

How much usage would say an hour of Battlefield BC2 be? I dont have ATT, im just curious. I have no clue how much data an online console game uses.

[Paintballr]

Wow...why anyone would still have DSL after that would just baffle me. I mean sure its cheaper and the speed you go at on their you would be hard press to hit that cap but why even put it in place? In a age where everyone wants more and faster internet it is just going to make people go and look at TWC or other internet providers that are 2-3 times faster.

In terms of usage, if you watch movies etc a typical movie is around 2-5 GB depending on if its HD and length etc. So all those netflix junkies that stream on xbox/wii/pc's are going to get pissed at them especially if they watch a lot of movies and download a lot.

[The Saltman]

problem for me is in my area only 2 companies have internet...them and comcast...I had comcast but everyday after 7pm their internet would crash on me so I have att...dunno if I use 150gb tho

[TarPanther9180]

It's hard to measure because there are a lot of variables that come into play (are you hosting, not hosting, etc.).

[TarPanther9180]

problem for me is in my area only 2 companies have internet...them and comcast...I had comcast but everyday after 7pm their internet would crash on me so I have att...dunno if I use 150gb tho

This

That's the problem with cable providers (especially Time Warner), it is shared technology and during peak times, your Internet can get a lot slower than DSL, especially if you live in a dense neighborhood or apartment complex.

I have AT&T, but with these caps, maybe I can talk my company into paying for a business call Internet connection at my house because I do a lot of work from home (along with COD).

[The Saltman]

I honestly dont play any games on the internet....I need it for my school tho...online school.

[cookinwithgas]

150GB is a lot of bandwidth to use in a month. If you Netflix all month it might be an issue?

MMOs and normal internet usage should not be affected.

The real reason for this is that it's the start of tiered internet pricing and "addons" that the industry is colluding to get to, as well as the desire to make stuff like Netflix be less commercially viable.

[TarPanther9180]

Yeah, it's the first step in ISP's throttling Internet usage. Soon all of them will be doing. The days of unlimited downloading will be over (unless you pay them extra for that of course).

[mmmbeans]

collusion.

[g5jamz]

I have no option other than DSL....this stinks, but I honestly don't know how much I use in a month.

[88 Bronco]

Wow...why anyone would still have DSL after that would just baffle me. I mean sure its cheaper and the speed you go at on their you would be hard press to hit that cap but why even put it in place? In a age where everyone wants more and faster internet it is just going to make people go and look at TWC or other internet providers that are 2-3 times faster.

In terms of usage, if you watch movies etc a typical movie is around 2-5 GB depending on if its HD and length etc. So all those netflix junkies that stream on xbox/wii/pc's are going to get pissed at them especially if they watch a lot of movies and download a lot.

Because cable companies rape you if you just want internet.

[TarPanther9180]

I have no option other than DSL....this stinks, but I honestly don't know how much I use in a month.

Like I said earlier it's hard to measure. You have to account for uploading too. Depends on how many devices are in use. Do you have multiple computers, game consoles, your own wifi that your neighbors are probably hacking, smart phones, etc.?

[SOJA]

The beginning of the end of the Huddle