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Chrysalis · 19-02-2011, 09:08

I know that, but its logical to assume a highly utilised port means the resource cost for those using it is high as they using it a lot. So in terms of cost I am simply looking at port utilisation.

If VM stick 100 or 400 users on a port, it still costs the same to run that port. So VM in my area have seemingly capped costs for 10mbit users by over contending the port (hence the service only barely useable).

My main point been is tho, there is an assumption that if someone is on a higher tier they are probably a heavier user, when that wont always be the case.

I think it would be daft to say I am less profitable to VM than my 2 sisters as I am on a higher tier package paying more money and use less bandwidth. Even worse both my sisters only tend to use their broadband at peak, so whatever they are using is 90% in peak hours when capacity is most stressed.

One thing I am happy about with VM is they still charge a premium for burst speed and thats how it should be, not the farce thats in the adsl market.

19-02-2011, 09:08	#128
Chrysalis cf.mega poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 12,050	Re: giganews (usenet) I know that, but its logical to assume a highly utilised port means the resource cost for those using it is high as they using it a lot. So in terms of cost I am simply looking at port utilisation. If VM stick 100 or 400 users on a port, it still costs the same to run that port. So VM in my area have seemingly capped costs for 10mbit users by over contending the port (hence the service only barely useable). My main point been is tho, there is an assumption that if someone is on a higher tier they are probably a heavier user, when that wont always be the case. I think it would be daft to say I am less profitable to VM than my 2 sisters as I am on a higher tier package paying more money and use less bandwidth. Even worse both my sisters only tend to use their broadband at peak, so whatever they are using is 90% in peak hours when capacity is most stressed. One thing I am happy about with VM is they still charge a premium for burst speed and thats how it should be, not the farce thats in the adsl market.