Road Runner Download Capping
 

Apparently, Road Runner has begun to put a 15 GB/ month cap on downloads in some of their markets (e.g. Western Ohio: http://www.roadrunnerohio.com/tiered_services.htm).

I assume that they are doing this in some test markets. If you download more than 15GB, you have to pay more. This is probably their way of combating file sharing as they are both a content providern (AOL TW) and internet provider (RR).

If they decide to implement this cap in all of their markets, then it's time to move to DSL or some other alternative. I thought broadband meant unlimited fast downloads....:mad:

Get 'em while you can!

Hm, I think there's a typo there. I think that's supposed to say "new packages have been introduced that will worse fit the needs of some of our customers" ???

Still, though, 15gb a month is an ample plenty for most users. Unless you're downloading pirated feature films or something, in which case you'd still be able to get six or seven of them under that cap.

I agree, though, eliminator111, it's the principle of the thing.

i just found out that UT did the same thing, cap their bandwidth and u pay if u use more.

damn bitches.

That is really wierd, but I proably have never gotten close to downloading 15 gbs a month. I have had Road Runner since the beginning, and I don't know any friends who have had that problem. I have one friend who download 20 + a month and hasn't been effected.

damn in just this week ive dl'ed 24 gigs :(

I dont really keep track, but I have to empty 60 gigs off the 80 gig drive about every 3 weeks or so. Most of it is crap that I never use. Some is stuff that i grab for a couple of buddies on dial-up.

hmm, what exactly is being considered as W Ohio, I live in Columbus and have yet to hear anything about this from anyone.

MontanaXVI, I'd guess that everything west of Columbus would be what they are referring to.

In any case, this blows. Friggin' bastards are already gouging us for $45 a month, now they want to cap it at 15gb total up/download? Hell, I can do 15 gigs in a week.

And did you notice they never said how much the extra 5gb increments will cost?

greedy bastards