I think the Orcon plan I'm on is ok...
I pay for x% of the platform. If I use more then I get billed for an
extra block. I think that's quite reasonable.
I also like it that if I don't like it (yes, double dutch) I can swap to
Xtra or iHug, who will shape my connection rather than bill me for an
extra block.
I like the fact we have choices.
In this instance, I messed up a bit this month because I didn't
communicate effectivly with my wife ;)
Cheers Don
Paul Swafford wrote:
You'd think ISPs would adopt/offer a model like the "now you don't need
to guess" (the Hula Hoop Kids) plan offered by telecom for their mobiles.
this paying overage is a crappy system.
thoughts?
Paul
PS my linux desktop system is Xandros .. its rather good being debian
based and all .. crossover office is a great addition to any system that
requires M$ stuff .. happy to loan a pair of CDs to anyone wanting to
give it a try. Contact me off list for that.
Don Gould wrote:
Steve Holdoway wrote:
I'm always happy to download stuff for those with limited bandwidth,
being as I'm a sysadm with unlimited access!
I'll remember that...
This month my neighbour kicked us over the 10gb limit by 400mb by
mistake... she just had per pc rebuilt after her little 'simpsonz logo
hunting exercise' went wrong, Lime Wire chewed up 6gb before I noticed
what was going on... opps...
So, I paid the extra 10$ to Orcon for another 5gb...
Figuring I had 4gb to use up so I downloaded (3 times) the Debian
ISO's...
Orcon then sent the 'You've got 700mb left..." message...
That's ok I figured, 3 days to go...
Enter the wife....
$20 extra dollars to Orcon this month...
Steve, I'd sooner give you my gold!
Cheers Don
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