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In response to "Apparently Shaw is dropping plans to charge for bandwidth overages. --CBC -- nm" by Beryllium (iPhone)

They're waiting for two months in which time they will hold informational public seminars. nm

Posted by Dignan (aka Dignan) Feb 8 '11, 14:34

they're stalling until the CRTC decision is finalized. pure damage control.

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I would hate for this to go through cause US would attempt it at some point -- nm - Epiphany Feb 8, 14:38
on some levels the outrage is a little silly - bandwidth costs money after all and it makes sense to charge more for those who use more - Reagen Feb 8, 14:36 4
- Yeah, I went from agnostic, to mildly concerned about limits, to full on "If you want to download full seasons of tv, pay for it." -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Feb 8, 14:39 3
  - the initial ruling essentially mandated metered internet though, which is too far the other way. - Reagen Feb 8, 14:43
  - I'm not sure the Internet exists, but I respect your belief that one does -- nm - agnostic NWBR Feb 8, 14:41 1
    - Close. It was "I haven't really thought about UBB, but I figure there's good arguments to be made on either side." -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Feb 8, 14:42

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