I don't see the problem with charging more or less based on usage. The comments sound like people who use a lot of bandwidth who want to get it for free or for a very low price. The other side of the coin is that there are people who use very little bandwidth who want to pay less because they use less. Your cell phone bill is based on pricing tiers where you pay more to get more, and you can pay less to get less. I have Comcast cable for internet and I pay a surcharge to get 22 MBps. It's an extra $5 or $10 per month, but it is worth it. People who can't afford the extra price, or who don't care about it, can get less bandwidth for less money per month.
Does anyone really think that innovation is being stifled if someone has to pay a little extra for more bandwidth?
Should someone at a restaurant pay the same for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie as someone who goes back three times to an all you can eat buffet?
I am in favor of systems where you pay based on how much you use. That's capitalism and the American way, isn't it? As long as there is competition and choices, it will create the most options for everyone, and everyone can choose what pricing level and usage level is best for them.
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Does anyone really think that innovation is being stifled if someone has to pay a little extra for more bandwidth?
Should someone at a restaurant pay the same for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie as someone who goes back three times to an all you can eat buffet?
I am in favor of systems where you pay based on how much you use. That's capitalism and the American way, isn't it? As long as there is competition and choices, it will create the most options for everyone, and everyone can choose what pricing level and usage level is best for them.
Techdirt has not posted any stories submitted by steveo.
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