Re: [videoblogging] Verizon... Old News but frustrating...
Sounds like you're well within their terms of use. Could it be your location? I would speak to my neighbors to find out if they're getting more reliable connections from different providers. On Feb 12, 2008 10:33 AM, Ron Watson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.wireless-weblog.com/50226711/ verizon_wireless_unlimited_evdo_data_plan_is_limited.php I'm getting kicked offline continuously these days. I wonder if this is affecting me. I'm not using much bandwidth, but I sure am doing more than checking email and surfing the net. I'm connecting to my host server and uploading 50+ MB weekly. I'm not DL much, as it's too friggin' slow out here in the sticks. I'm online constantly developing my sites and my connection is on nearly all the time. I don't think I'm using the internet inappropriately. From the Man: Unlimited Data Plans and Features (such as NationalAccess, BroadbandAccess, Push to Talk, and certain VZEmail services) may ONLY be used with wireless devices for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, email, and individual productivity applications like customer relationship management, sales force, and field service automation). The Unlimited Data Plans and Features MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (ii) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine–to–machine connections or peer–to–peer (P2P) file sharing; or (iii) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses, continuously for one hour, could typically use 100 to 200 MBs, or, if engaged in prohibited uses for 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, could use more than 5 GBs in a month. For individual use only and not for resale. We reserve the right to protect our network from harm, which may impact legitimate data flows. We reserve the right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, and to deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we believe is using an Unlimited Data Plan or Feature in any manner prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network or service levels. Anyone using more than 5 GB per line in a given month is presumed to be using the service in a manner prohibited above, and we reserve the right to immediately terminate the service of any such person without notice. We also reserve the right to terminate service upon expiration of Customer Agreement term. Verizon Wireless Plans, Rate and Coverage Areas, rates, agreement provisions, business practices, procedures and policies are subject to change as specified in the Customer Agreement. Last Update 03/15/07 link: http://b2b.vzw.com/broadband/bba_terms.html; I guess it's time to ditch Verizon. Anyone have any suggestions for cellular internet? A friend told me about Alltel. Perhaps Chad will be better to me than the 'can you hear me now guy. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 12, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Bill Cammack wrote: While I respect what he's saying, because he's the one with the company that deals with the business end of making money off of people that make videos, I don't think lack of content is the problem here. The problem *now* is what I've BEEN saying the problem is, which is that without a way to figure out whether suburban males with lawns that are likely to buy a lawnmower are tuning in to your show, you can't sell advertising to lawnmower manufacturers. To say that there isn't enough content for companies to advertise on doesn't take into account that there's tons of content that NOBODY wants to advertise on because of lack of perceived ROI. That's what's so funny about this video boom. People are rushing to make a site where people are going to get on the bandwagon and upload UGC and they think they're going to make all this money from it, when in reality, they don't know JACK about video, they don't know JACK about building, growing and maintaining an audience, they don't know JACK about creating, advertising or moderating a social site... All they know is that there's gold in them thar hills! :D Get them a pan. There's CONTENT being made every single day, just on youtube alone. The point is that none of it's monetizable because you can't tell
[videoblogging] Verizon... Old News but frustrating...
http://www.wireless-weblog.com/50226711/ verizon_wireless_unlimited_evdo_data_plan_is_limited.php I'm getting kicked offline continuously these days. I wonder if this is affecting me. I'm not using much bandwidth, but I sure am doing more than checking email and surfing the net. I'm connecting to my host server and uploading 50+ MB weekly. I'm not DL much, as it's too friggin' slow out here in the sticks. I'm online constantly developing my sites and my connection is on nearly all the time. I don't think I'm using the internet inappropriately. From the Man: Unlimited Data Plans and Features (such as NationalAccess, BroadbandAccess, Push to Talk, and certain VZEmail services) may ONLY be used with wireless devices for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, email, and individual productivity applications like customer relationship management, sales force, and field service automation). The Unlimited Data Plans and Features MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (ii) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machinetomachine connections or peertopeer (P2P) file sharing; or (iii) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses, continuously for one hour, could typically use 100 to 200 MBs, or, if engaged in prohibited uses for 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, could use more than 5 GBs in a month. For individual use only and not for resale. We reserve the right to protect our network from harm, which may impact legitimate data flows. We reserve the right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, and to deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we believe is using an Unlimited Data Plan or Feature in any manner prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network or service levels. Anyone using more than 5 GB per line in a given month is presumed to be using the service in a manner prohibited above, and we reserve the right to immediately terminate the service of any such person without notice. We also reserve the right to terminate service upon expiration of Customer Agreement term. Verizon Wireless Plans, Rate and Coverage Areas, rates, agreement provisions, business practices, procedures and policies are subject to change as specified in the Customer Agreement. Last Update 03/15/07 link: http://b2b.vzw.com/broadband/bba_terms.html; I guess it's time to ditch Verizon. Anyone have any suggestions for cellular internet? A friend told me about Alltel. Perhaps Chad will be better to me than the 'can you hear me now guy. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 12, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Bill Cammack wrote: While I respect what he's saying, because he's the one with the company that deals with the business end of making money off of people that make videos, I don't think lack of content is the problem here. The problem *now* is what I've BEEN saying the problem is, which is that without a way to figure out whether suburban males with lawns that are likely to buy a lawnmower are tuning in to your show, you can't sell advertising to lawnmower manufacturers. To say that there isn't enough content for companies to advertise on doesn't take into account that there's tons of content that NOBODY wants to advertise on because of lack of perceived ROI. That's what's so funny about this video boom. People are rushing to make a site where people are going to get on the bandwagon and upload UGC and they think they're going to make all this money from it, when in reality, they don't know JACK about video, they don't know JACK about building, growing and maintaining an audience, they don't know JACK about creating, advertising or moderating a social site... All they know is that there's gold in them thar hills! :D Get them a pan. There's CONTENT being made every single day, just on youtube alone. The point is that none of it's monetizable because you can't tell who's clicking on it, and unless you're willing to do some form of shotgun advertising where you know a show gets 200,000 views per week and you're willing to take a chance on them, it's not CONTENT you want, but GOOD content, NICHE content and content
Re: [videoblogging] Verizon... Old News but frustrating...
Wow. That sucks for Life Casting. Tim Street Creator/Executive Producer French Maid TV Subscribe for FREE @ http://frenchmaidtv.com/itunes MyBlog http://1timstreet.com On Feb 12, 2008, at 7:33 AM, Ron Watson wrote: http://www.wireless-weblog.com/50226711/ verizon_wireless_unlimited_evdo_data_plan_is_limited.php I'm getting kicked offline continuously these days. I wonder if this is affecting me. I'm not using much bandwidth, but I sure am doing more than checking email and surfing the net. I'm connecting to my host server and uploading 50+ MB weekly. I'm not DL much, as it's too friggin' slow out here in the sticks. I'm online constantly developing my sites and my connection is on nearly all the time. I don't think I'm using the internet inappropriately. From the Man: Unlimited Data Plans and Features (such as NationalAccess, BroadbandAccess, Push to Talk, and certain VZEmail services) may ONLY be used with wireless devices for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, email, and individual productivity applications like customer relationship management, sales force, and field service automation). The Unlimited Data Plans and Features MAY NOT be used for any other purpose. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uploading, downloading or streaming of audio or video programming or games; (ii) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machinetomachine connections or peertopeer (P2P) file sharing; or (iii) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services and/or redirecting television signals for viewing on laptops is prohibited. A person engaged in prohibited uses, continuously for one hour, could typically use 100 to 200 MBs, or, if engaged in prohibited uses for 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, could use more than 5 GBs in a month. For individual use only and not for resale. We reserve the right to protect our network from harm, which may impact legitimate data flows. We reserve the right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, and to deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we believe is using an Unlimited Data Plan or Feature in any manner prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network or service levels. Anyone using more than 5 GB per line in a given month is presumed to be using the service in a manner prohibited above, and we reserve the right to immediately terminate the service of any such person without notice. We also reserve the right to terminate service upon expiration of Customer Agreement term. Verizon Wireless Plans, Rate and Coverage Areas, rates, agreement provisions, business practices, procedures and policies are subject to change as specified in the Customer Agreement. Last Update 03/15/07 link: http://b2b.vzw.com/broadband/bba_terms.html; I guess it's time to ditch Verizon. Anyone have any suggestions for cellular internet? A friend told me about Alltel. Perhaps Chad will be better to me than the 'can you hear me now guy. Cheers, Ron Watson http://k9disc.blip.tv http://k9disc.com http://discdogradio.com http://pawsitivevybe.com On Feb 12, 2008, at 8:22 AM, Bill Cammack wrote: While I respect what he's saying, because he's the one with the company that deals with the business end of making money off of people that make videos, I don't think lack of content is the problem here. The problem *now* is what I've BEEN saying the problem is, which is that without a way to figure out whether suburban males with lawns that are likely to buy a lawnmower are tuning in to your show, you can't sell advertising to lawnmower manufacturers. To say that there isn't enough content for companies to advertise on doesn't take into account that there's tons of content that NOBODY wants to advertise on because of lack of perceived ROI. That's what's so funny about this video boom. People are rushing to make a site where people are going to get on the bandwagon and upload UGC and they think they're going to make all this money from it, when in reality, they don't know JACK about video, they don't know JACK about building, growing and maintaining an audience, they don't know JACK about creating, advertising or moderating a social site... All they know is that there's gold in them thar hills! :D Get them a pan. There's CONTENT being made every single day, just on youtube alone. The point is that none of it's monetizable because you can't tell who's clicking on it, and unless you're willing to
