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Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

John — Sun, 24 May 2009 23:13:25 -0000

You might want to try
http://www.getitinaflash.com/

Get your big files there and save your quota for when you need it :)

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

Andy Merrett — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:50:07 -0000

Virgin Media has introduced speed capping for heavy up/downloaders - it's very unpopular. BT still seems to honour "unlimited" on its top plan - at least, I've not hit a problem as yet.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

smperris — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:20:01 -0000

http://www.internode.on.net/support/faq/data_bl... has all the information you need on data blocks.

I didn't realise you wanted naked ADSL though. I'm not sure if Internode is as competitive when it comes to naked pricing. I stand by its customer service though.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

Brent — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:41:01 -0000

And to add insult to injury, in other news today:

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080625-j...

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

duncanriley — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:14:52 -0000

yes. I'm holding out for Annex M on the naked ADSL, otherwise I would have switched already. I also didn't know about the ability to buy extra chunks, I might have to take another look.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

smperris — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:49:28 -0000

Can you get Internode ADSL2 on your exchange? I know its download quotas aren't as high as whoever you are with but you do have the option of buying more quota in bitesize chunks instead of having to upgrade your plan. Also, while NodePhone VOIP service does use up your quota, the VOIP is never shaped even if the rest of your downloads are.

Customer service is second to none in my experience as well.

I'm not in anyway associated with Internode in any capacity beyond being a very happy customer.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

jtyost2 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:06:44 -0000

The US had better never move to a quota for internet usage.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

profy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:33:08 -0000

Duncan, funnily this is the second metered internet conversation I participate in this week. And it proves that the US majority of the web 2.0 community simply fails to realize that broadband can (or should) be anything but unlimited. But here in Russia the situation is even worse - only last year some ISPs started to offer unlimited internet to home users - until then everyone had to pay per Mb and it was actually supposed to be normal here. If I used 30 Gb per month, I would have ended up paying something close to $1K at the time :) Fortunately now the times are changing and we seem to actually have the unlimited plans now - though I still can not sympathize with the US guys complaining about limited internet being something ridiculous.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

dennisbp — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:01:34 -0000

In Denmark we have one company that basically owns all the lines too, but their monopoly is long gone. They are forced to rent the cable and not over-charge.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

Mike — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:42:39 -0000

That is really crazy. You should move to China! I negotiated the internet into my rent. If I paid myself it would have cost about $15 a month. Speed is not bad and still better than Telstra. My rent on a fairly nice 1 bedroom place in Beijing is only $500 a month.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

dalziel — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:39:38 -0000

That's exactly what it is Dennis. Telstra *is* the network here. All other telcos are just pretty much renting their lines

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

scotty — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:32:29 -0000

I thought Time Warner has also started trialling metred downloads earlier this month so our US brethens will soon understand what we are talking about :)

I'll say feed your requirement through http://bc.whirlpool.net.au and you'll find quite a few cheaper alternatives.

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

Aaron Heath — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:22:34 -0000

WTF $89.95.....move to adelaide. We here at Adam Internet have 40 gig for $69.95. ;)

Re: When I run out of quota, what then?

dennisbp — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:59:25 -0000

How the h*** can you put a quota on broadband? It's OK if the user only uses the internet to check emails and a few other things, but the standard product should/must be unlimited.

I'm surprised that Australia is so far behind. Is it lack of competition?