T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Applies Indiscriminately

Re:T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Appl... by sliverstorm on Monday January 04, 2016 @03:35PM (#10838350)

Among techies, the most popular model seems to be the "fixed pipe" model. A set max data rate, unlimited bytes. Conveniently for them, the model essentially results in non-techies subsidizing their consumption.

That wouldn't be the case if it wasn't for fractional allocation, but nobody wants to pay for true fixed allocation.

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Re:T-Mobile’s Binge On Optimization is Just Throttling, Appl... by Aleman360 on Monday January 04, 2016 @05:45PM (#10839334)

The problem is that a max data rate usually doesn't some with an SLA. ISP's obviously don't have enough bandwidth for all customers to fully utilize 10 gbps 24/7, for example.

Paying based on usage solves that tragedy of the commons problem and works for utilities.

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