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Hooch Tan
03-15-2011, 06:30 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-brief/54647-att-to-cap-home-broadband-data-too' target='_blank'>http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-bri...adband-data-too</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Now, customers who have AT&amp;T's DSL service will be capped at 150 GB of data per month. Those using the less traditional U-Verse service will get a 250 GB monthly limit. For all customers, going beyond the limit during any month will result in a $10 charge for every additional 50 GB."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1300204359.usr20447.jpg" style="border: 0px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Internet providers in North America (and a few other lucky countries) seem intent on implementing data caps for their broadband options.&nbsp; AT&amp;T is the latest to announce their intentions with caps for both their wireless and broadband connections.&nbsp; I have to say that I am amazed at the limits imposed.&nbsp; Based on my experience here in Canada, AT&amp;T is somehow able to offer a base data cap for DSL that is six times what Bell Canada is suggesting with Usage Based Billing.</p><p>Fact is that the Internet usage patterns are changing for consumers, and the traditional models may no longer be suitable for most areas.&nbsp; While Usage Based Billing does have its benefits, there are other options that could also be beneficial.&nbsp; My greatest concern is cost.&nbsp; With the increasing importance of the Internet as a communications tool, it is nearly at the point where it could be considered a utility.&nbsp; It may be time that municipalities, or governments in general consider how to manage the "last mile" in order to guarantee equitible access for all.</p>