Wireless data caps: Are usage based pricing schemes here to stay?

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Paying (through the nose) For It...

The reason nobody wants to "pay for video" is they equate this service
with television. And television does not cost $700+ dollars to watch a
frikken movie!!! Or, $27,000 to watch a sporting event. What a
ridiculous prospect! What do these companies think, that everyone is a
millionaire??

Also, people generally don't know about the costs of infrastructure,
etc., nor do they (nor should they) care. They see online video as
another technology to view their favorite shows, movies, and other
assorted U-Tubery.

Just like long distance minute charges becoming flat-rate pricing
schemes due to intense competition, i believe the telcos are going to
have to come to the same pricing structure for online (wireless or
otherwise) services to their customers.

If this cannot be accomplished by the telcos, then government is the
only other entity that can do it.

i look forward to the day when I can just access whatever I want
online, using any connectivity technology, without artificial limitations,
for a reasonable flat monthly fee.

Posted by: CosmicOz   Posted on: 03/10/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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