tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post6190619635968159557..comments2022-03-02T18:02:04.721-05:00Comments on ADnet in Algoma: Data Hub Data Prices Caps as of 30 Jan 12Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-72899256573028043032012-01-30T17:27:37.508-05:002012-01-30T17:27:37.508-05:00Tbaytel does indeed offer a very attractive pricin...Tbaytel does indeed offer a very attractive pricing plan for some Algomians. Based on a recent CRTC report, the average residential user is downloading around 14.5 GB per month and uploading around 3.5 GB per month for a total data transfer of around 18 GB. (These figures are likely somewhat skewed as the data I saw did not distinguish amongst cable, DSL and Mobile users.) Thus the average user is below the Tbaytel top tier cap. This is a good thing and could work out well for the people that are in the Tbaytel coverage area. <br /><br />However it only takes a few HD movie downloads to drastically change the picture. If movies or other high data volumes applications are the main use of the connectivity, then the top tier cap of all carriers comes into play relatively quickly. If we assume that the average HD movie comes in at around 2 GB, which I consider to be on the low side, then approximately 10 movies a month uses up the top tier cap limit and the price per MB or GB kicks in. With the current price structure, this changes the value for money equation.<br /> <br />The user needs to give some thought to what their usage pattern will be, compare carriers, and select the one that will best serve their needs. <br /> <br />Note; This blog discussion only addresses the data transfer issue. The hardware costs also need to be considered as part of the cost structure.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631857327069733811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2815284624481726904.post-84753577737733971272012-01-30T16:12:46.640-05:002012-01-30T16:12:46.640-05:00Once again tbaytel, the little engine that could, ...Once again tbaytel, the little engine that could, is the best deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com