On Jun 16, 2011, at 2:36 AM, John Francis wrote: > On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 08:17:36PM -0400, Matthew Hunt wrote: >> >> The main problem with 4G is the monthly data caps. With Verizon, I >> think the choices are 5 GB/month for $50, or 10 GB/month for $80, with >> overage at $10 per GB. >> >> If you are seriously considering the switch, I'd make sure you know >> how much data you transfer in a month, and how it compares to >> Verizon's caps. Comcast may have tools for monitoring your usage, >> since they also have (much higher) data caps in some markets. > > Comcast do have monitoring tools, but I've never done more than look > at the summary on the monthly statement. The cap in our area is 250GB > a month, which is more than enough for my needs. 5GB certainly wouldn't > come anywhere near close - I've used more than that in one evening! > > And that's pure computer data transfer. Streaming HD video (such as > you would get from Netflix, Amazon, or even some youtube videos) can > add a considerable amount more if you make use of that kind of thing.
I certainly couldn't get by with 5 or 10 GB a day. We have five people here, using four computers and an iPad for all manner of things, including movies and HD video. And I often have to upload or download a couple of gigs worth of photos to or from an FTP site. Paul > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
