Another way to phrase the question (which was the subject of much dispute 30 years ago) is: Which would you rather have (I'll use modern speeds): 1gb flat rate 10gb metered Where metered 10gb could cost less than 1gb when you don't use it, or about the same at ~1gb, but more if you use >1gb? It's possible this pricing model is reawakening. Back then I argued the bigger pipe / metered was preferable. Then again it was mostly non-residential. But admittedly most seemed to prefer the lower speed unmetered. They preferred the billing predicatibilty and didn't like the idea that a "power user" (in the residential context that might be "kids") could jack up the bill. I suppose that depends a lot on what the actual prices of a flat-rate 1gb vs a fully saturated 10gb. If it's $50 vs $100/mo perhaps some would say ok I'll risk the $50 overage, if it's $50 vs $500/mo maybe not. And today we have bandwidth-shaping in most any router/cpe (or could) so even with the 10gb/metered someone in the house with the password could rate-limit except when they needed it :-) -- -Barry Shein Software Tool & Die | bzs@TheWorld.com | http://www.TheWorld.com Purveyors to the Trade | Voice: +1 617-STD-WRLD | 800-THE-WRLD The World: Since 1989 | A Public Information Utility | *oo*