There it is, the word "unlimited." If this hypothetical service were to exist, the price sounds unsustainable, so they'd either raise prices after taking customers from competing ISPs, or renege...
which included unlimited 4G data
There it is, the word "unlimited." If this hypothetical service were to exist, the price sounds unsustainable, so they'd either raise prices after taking customers from competing ISPs, or renege on the "unlimited" aspect, or both. I personally wouldn't subscribe knowing it's unsustainable and I'd be switching services again in 2-3 years.
I have unlimited internet for cheaper. It's not like unlimited costs more in maintanence whan xGB/month. That's just an ISP tactic to get more money from people.
I have unlimited internet for cheaper. It's not like unlimited costs more in maintanence whan xGB/month. That's just an ISP tactic to get more money from people.
From what I've seen over the years, "unlimited" for ISPs/webhosts/etc. is really "unlimited*" with an asterisk. They're fine providing the service as long as you're a "good" customer not going too...
From what I've seen over the years, "unlimited" for ISPs/webhosts/etc. is really "unlimited*" with an asterisk. They're fine providing the service as long as you're a "good" customer not going too many standard deviations above the average, but they institute (retroactive) caps for "bad" customers. Having the caps is a reasonable practice to protect their network quality, but then they should avoid false advertising using the word "unlimited."
That may be true in some plces khmusakhm, but here in Hungary, well... If I don't count as an above average user, noone does. Last month I had 50gb + on my mobile, and I use my normal network a...
That may be true in some plces khmusakhm, but here in Hungary, well... If I don't count as an above average user, noone does. Last month I had 50gb + on my mobile, and I use my normal network a lot too for various downloads.
Here, unlimited means unlimited, and if anyone tried to use datacaps everyone would just shift (normal networks I mean. Sadly unlimited is still not standard for mobile, though it's starting to be more common.)
I imagine it would be sustainable. We've had Fair Use Policies for broadband here in the Netherlands for over two decades now. Last time I checked there were only a few heavy users, but most users...
I imagine it would be sustainable. We've had Fair Use Policies for broadband here in the Netherlands for over two decades now. Last time I checked there were only a few heavy users, but most users were light users. Essentially, all those light users helped to pay for the needs of the heavier ones.
Also, unlimited doesn't have to mean 'without obstruction'. I currently have an unlimited data plan for my smartphone. The problem is, that I can only use 2GB a day before I hit a limit. If I then want to remove said limit, I have to go through a cumbersome process to add an additional 'free' data package of 1GB for the next 24 hours. Which I'm allowed to do over and over again if I need to. It's a pain in the ass, and a definite deterrent for using more than 2GB/day.
This would be really awsome to be honest. Using dual SIM, one for Spotify and data and another pay as you for the occasional phone call or text would be better value and makes more sense.
This would be really awsome to be honest. Using dual SIM, one for Spotify and data and another pay as you for the occasional phone call or text would be better value and makes more sense.
I currently pay 3 euro per month for Spotify premium and 20 per month for unlimited calls and data, so no. Doesn't quite appeal to me. Also, there's no 4G here so that could be an issue!
I currently pay 3 euro per month for Spotify premium and 20 per month for unlimited calls and data, so no. Doesn't quite appeal to me.
Also, there's no 4G here so that could be an issue!
I'm not sure if I understand the proposition. There are massive areas of the US that are spotty 3G at best. So when I drive through east bumfuck, ohio, and my data drops out... I can't even call...
I'm not sure if I understand the proposition. There are massive areas of the US that are spotty 3G at best. So when I drive through east bumfuck, ohio, and my data drops out... I can't even call or text? Is there something I'm missing here?
There it is, the word "unlimited." If this hypothetical service were to exist, the price sounds unsustainable, so they'd either raise prices after taking customers from competing ISPs, or renege on the "unlimited" aspect, or both. I personally wouldn't subscribe knowing it's unsustainable and I'd be switching services again in 2-3 years.
I have unlimited internet for cheaper. It's not like unlimited costs more in maintanence whan xGB/month. That's just an ISP tactic to get more money from people.
From what I've seen over the years, "unlimited" for ISPs/webhosts/etc. is really "unlimited*" with an asterisk. They're fine providing the service as long as you're a "good" customer not going too many standard deviations above the average, but they institute (retroactive) caps for "bad" customers. Having the caps is a reasonable practice to protect their network quality, but then they should avoid false advertising using the word "unlimited."
That may be true in some plces khmusakhm, but here in Hungary, well... If I don't count as an above average user, noone does. Last month I had 50gb + on my mobile, and I use my normal network a lot too for various downloads.
Here, unlimited means unlimited, and if anyone tried to use datacaps everyone would just shift (normal networks I mean. Sadly unlimited is still not standard for mobile, though it's starting to be more common.)
Ah, yep, I guess that explains it. I'm envious of your data plan now.
Same here in Australia. If they say unlimited, they have to give unlimited. If there is any kind of shaping, they are required to say that.
I imagine it would be sustainable. We've had Fair Use Policies for broadband here in the Netherlands for over two decades now. Last time I checked there were only a few heavy users, but most users were light users. Essentially, all those light users helped to pay for the needs of the heavier ones.
Also, unlimited doesn't have to mean 'without obstruction'. I currently have an unlimited data plan for my smartphone. The problem is, that I can only use 2GB a day before I hit a limit. If I then want to remove said limit, I have to go through a cumbersome process to add an additional 'free' data package of 1GB for the next 24 hours. Which I'm allowed to do over and over again if I need to. It's a pain in the ass, and a definite deterrent for using more than 2GB/day.
Spotify may choose to use the same tactic.
This would be really awsome to be honest. Using dual SIM, one for Spotify and data and another pay as you for the occasional phone call or text would be better value and makes more sense.
I currently pay 3 euro per month for Spotify premium and 20 per month for unlimited calls and data, so no. Doesn't quite appeal to me.
Also, there's no 4G here so that could be an issue!
I'm not sure if I understand the proposition. There are massive areas of the US that are spotty 3G at best. So when I drive through east bumfuck, ohio, and my data drops out... I can't even call or text? Is there something I'm missing here?