re . Query. How many netflix HD streaming movies can 250 mb per month support

[Dave Farber <dfarber () me com>]

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> From: Sean Berry <berry () housebsd org>
> Date: June 3, 2010 12:34:31 PM EDT
> To: dave () farber net
> Subject: Re: [IP] . Query. How many netflix HD streaming movies can 250 mb per month support

> Not sure, but I wouldn't think many, but I usually watch Netflix on WiFi, and use the 3G for lighter, roving-specific 
> data, like map updates, or short term email updates.
>
> I understand the new plans, and think that they're trying to capture revenue from their heaviest users, (a typical 
> 5GB user will now pay $55/mo instead of $30, a 10GB user $105) and hopefully plow that back into more infrastructure.
>
> I hope they're seeing this dedicated new crop of customers as an opportunity to expand.  The new pricing is gentle 
> enough for the "typical" user that I don't perceive it as gouging, but a way to capture revenue from their heaviest 
> users.
>
> The App Store already won't let you download an app update bigger than 20MB over 3G.  I think they're driving heavily 
> towards a "wifi+3g" model, with WiFi effectively covering the primary "high bandwidth" applications.
>
> I'm interested in the idea of "free" and painless access to a well-distributed network of WiFi hotspots: this is 
> certainly a good stepping stone until 4G/WiMax becomes ubiquitous.
>
> -- 
> Sean Berry
> berry () housebsd org
> 414 339 1033
>
> On Thu, 3 Jun 2010, Dave Farber wrote:
>
> > Also any comments pro or con re Att data announcement
> >
> >
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