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07-08-2005, 11:10

The 2MB package has a 300k upload cap on it at the moment, which seems awfully low.

Problems arise when trying to run P2P software, particularly BitTorrent which needs many open connections and a fair chunk of upload bandwidth. It's also an issue for gamers who like to use voice chat while maintaining a low ping, or people who email large files or upload to usenet in any way.

So, any chance NTL will ever increase the limit? Why does NTL cap it so low? What is the technical/financial benefit of doing so, other than limiting the customers ability to use P2P properly?

PS. Sorry, should have been in the Broadband Discussion forum.

07-08-2005, 11:10	#1
mojo Guest Posts: n/a	Upload limit increases? The 2MB package has a 300k upload cap on it at the moment, which seems awfully low. Problems arise when trying to run P2P software, particularly BitTorrent which needs many open connections and a fair chunk of upload bandwidth. It's also an issue for gamers who like to use voice chat while maintaining a low ping, or people who email large files or upload to usenet in any way. So, any chance NTL will ever increase the limit? Why does NTL cap it so low? What is the technical/financial benefit of doing so, other than limiting the customers ability to use P2P properly? PS. Sorry, should have been in the Broadband Discussion forum.