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Originally Posted by BenMcr
I would expect it would cost more - which was my point.
It may not look like a customer wanting an unmanaged 20Mbit connection 'needs' 60Mbit, however if that gets them the level of service they want, then they need it - no matter the headline speed of the tier.
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They will only need 60mb if their service provider is throttling lower broadband levels to the extent that they become unfit for purpose, for what that individual uses the internet for. The broadband provider is creating a false need for their faster broadband packages.
I think a truly unlimited 20mb connection should be cheaper than a managed 60mb connection. I have a truly unlimited 15mb broadband connection via my current provider which costs only £3.75 per month. It’s not as fast as the connection I had with Virgin however I know exactly what up and down speeds I’ll get 24/7 regardless of what I’m doing.
Ultimately it’s all in the customers hands. Nobody is being forced to take a throttled broadband service. There are multiple broadband suppliers now offering unlimited services at different speeds and prices. If people are not happy with a restricted service, they can go wherever they like at the end of their current contract.