Internet Prices Going Through The Roof?

[skinsguy]

Has anybody been keeping up with the news stories about how Comcast is planning on charging their customers according to how much bandwidth they use as opposed to a tier set amount according to internet speed?

Do you guys oppose or support this?

What about keeping the internet deregulated? Seems like a no-brainer here, but consider the thought of deregulation possibly giving ISPs such as Comcast the ability to charge as much as they want, regulate how much and what you see on the internet, is this a good thing?

Do you think the “meter” system of charging costumers for internet usage will hurt other companies who have thrived because of broadband? Companies such as Netflix, iTunes, and Hulu? (Although I’m not sure I can include Hulu just yet.)

Some articles are saying those who stream Netflix and Hulu will see a substantial increase in their month internet bill.
So my question is, despite these reports (which say that there is no doubt that these types of charges are coming) will you continue to use the internet in the same manner you already do, no matter how much more it will cost you in the near future?
Do you think this will cripple Netflix, iTunes, and Hulu? After all, Comcast offers their own streaming video system and music download store.




For me, I understand needing to up the bill according to how much more bandwidth people are using today, but I also believe that if the prices go through the roof, it will cause an adverse effect on all companies involved and, in turn, cause Comcast and other companies who monopolize the market for broadband internet to take a hit. Certainly will put Netflix and other online streaming video companies out of business.

What say you?