ISPs placing download limits

To:  Internet Users

Do you feel that it is fair for an ISP to charge users a premium for extra bandwidth usage beyond a certain amount?

I do not, Sympatico seems to be getting ready to place a limit to how much you can download each month. 5gig total up and down.

The Globe and Mail has reported and I quote that Rogers:
"The company expects to institute a bit cap within 90 days, Mr. Krstajic said."
And Sympatico:
"Sympatico, the Internet division of Bell Canada, is cautiously saying it is considering the same move, but has made no decision yet. However, company representatives have admitted that if Rogers imposes a bit cap, Sympatico would respond in some way as well."

If you read those quotes like I do, Sympatico is going to institute a Data Cap because Rogers has already confirmed that they are. Hopefully we will be able to get solid information, though Bell is not forth coming with it. I've gotten two unsolicited emails from people claiming to work at Sympatico saying that the limit will be placed on February 28th and that the cap will be 5gig up and down.

If you do not agree then please sign this and maybe we can do something.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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