The end of unlimited Internet ? Canada

[frankdowling1]

The end of unlimited Internet:
Rogers & Sympatico initiate caps


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Several weeks ago, Sympatico stated in a press release it would include monthly download caps on it's high speed Internet service which uses a telephone line with the DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) protocol to connect it's users to an "always-on" Internet connection. The largest provider of it's kind in the country.

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Rogers made a similar press release. If Sympatico started capping it's users, Rogers Hi-Speed Internet (formerly Rogers@Home) would start limiting user downloads and uploads. Probably by the end of the summer.

What does this mean for broadband users? It means the days of movie downloading, streaming video and audio, servers and downloading your favourite music are over. Although there is not much one user can do to stop these caps, anyone can sign an online petition at RBUA Online Petition. Although the petition may not be successful, you can call your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to complain and fight for yourself. You may call Rogers Communications at 1-888-Rogers-1 or Sympatico at 310-SURF.

There is one way around these corporate giants, simply switch your ISP. Many competitors exists around urban centers. Bob Carrick, an Ontarian broadband activist, has setup a site for broadband users suggesting alternative services for your broadband needs. You can view his list at Carrick Solutions.

Many providers in the United States are also considering download caps. Unfortunately, the Internet business is going off. @Home corporation is dead, and the industry is just not what it used to be. Money is always on the top of the list, and if it means charging users hundreds in bandwidth bills, so be it.

At the current point in time, Shaw Communications has not made any announcement to cap cable Internet users, but some say it's only a matter of time.

You can discuss these issues in our broadband forums or visit Residential Broadband Users` association for details on broadband capping. We suggest you read about the limits imposed on cable and dsl users before you run any filesharing program or commence any large downloads. If you are a Sympatico user, you may already be affected.


You can find an alternate ISP in your area by visiting Canadian ISP
For Canadian Content in Ontario,
I'm Christopher Walsh

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Christopher Walsh, Editor
Email: christopher.walsh@canadiancontent.net
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One last point . All the upper management involved with cable
in Canada seems to either have the last name "Shaw" or "Rogers" . Can any explain this coincidence ?

:ass

[nasrules]

well it was always gonna happen..........jus hope my isp dont do it for a while! idoubt they will, theyre in too much debt.....theyd lose too many customers.

[justed]

Originally posted by frankdowling1
The end of unlimited Internet:
Rogers & Sympatico initiate caps


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Several weeks ago, Sympatico stated in a press release it would include monthly download caps on it's high speed Internet service which uses a telephone line with the DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) protocol to connect it's users to an "always-on" Internet connection. The largest provider of it's kind in the country.

Visit our Sponsor
Rogers made a similar press release. If Sympatico started capping it's users, Rogers Hi-Speed Internet (formerly Rogers@Home) would start limiting user downloads and uploads. Probably by the end of the summer.

What does this mean for broadband users? It means the days of movie downloading, streaming video and audio, servers and downloading your favourite music are over. Although there is not much one user can do to stop these caps, anyone can sign an online petition at RBUA Online Petition. Although the petition may not be successful, you can call your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to complain and fight for yourself. You may call Rogers Communications at 1-888-Rogers-1 or Sympatico at 310-SURF.

There is one way around these corporate giants, simply switch your ISP. Many competitors exists around urban centers. Bob Carrick, an Ontarian broadband activist, has setup a site for broadband users suggesting alternative services for your broadband needs. You can view his list at Carrick Solutions.

Many providers in the United States are also considering download caps. Unfortunately, the Internet business is going off. @Home corporation is dead, and the industry is just not what it used to be. Money is always on the top of the list, and if it means charging users hundreds in bandwidth bills, so be it.

At the current point in time, Shaw Communications has not made any announcement to cap cable Internet users, but some say it's only a matter of time.

You can discuss these issues in our broadband forums or visit Residential Broadband Users` association for details on broadband capping. We suggest you read about the limits imposed on cable and dsl users before you run any filesharing program or commence any large downloads. If you are a Sympatico user, you may already be affected.


You can find an alternate ISP in your area by visiting Canadian ISP
For Canadian Content in Ontario,
I'm Christopher Walsh

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Christopher Walsh, Editor
Email: christopher.walsh@canadiancontent.net
Opinionated? Discuss It!

One last point . All the upper management involved with cable
in Canada seems to either have the last name "Shaw" or "Rogers" . Can any explain this coincidence ?

:ass This may help.
Link to The List (http://thelist.internet.com/) The List™ is intended as a resource for people looking for an Internet service provider.

[Siskabush]

I dont really like how "the list" froze my computer, i really dont.

Anyway, Shaw better stay unlimited. If they cap, im gone!
Sasktel will never cap thier internet!

[PornMaster]

Originally posted by Siskabush
I dont really like how "the list" froze my computer, i really dont.

Anyway, Shaw better stay unlimited. If they cap, im gone!
Sasktel will never cap thier internet!

if your talking about shaw cable internet, it can't be limited cause once your connected, your connected for good untill shaw comes to your house to cut it off but thats not likely unless you don't pay your bills.

and no another note, my ISP(TBayTel) will also never limit internet cause they provide shitty internet(maybe cause it's DSL but who knows).. it's slow at points, i consistly have to phone them to fix my DSL connection, and this is not only just me expeerincing these problems, everyone i know has and/or had problems with DSL. and even if the did limit internet, they'd also go in debt.

so too sum it all up: my city is safe from the limiting of the internet (thank god)

[MusikBeatz23]

That sucks for canada i live in the u.s.a... :fire

[Siskabush]

Sweet, im safe from the limiting broadband boogie man.

:devil

[Darth Bond]

Sorry Siskabush but sasktel internet is sympatico......you're screwed. As I will be soon since I am on shaw. Greedy bastards

[sleepischeap]

well u guys are from canada i hear they are making weed legal there so u can all just get high instead. yay!