randomtimes writes "A row about who should pay for extra network costs incurred by the iPlayer has broken out between internet service providers (ISPs) and the BBC. ISPs say the on-demand TV service is putting strain on their networks, which need to be upgraded to cope. Ashley Highfield, head of future media and technology at the corporation, has said he believes the cost of network upgrades should be carried by ISPs. Simon Gunter, from ISP Tiscali, said the BBC should contribute to the cost."
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I wonder whether youtube will come next, considering how much bandwidth they will be using. And BT's digital vault - a 5GB daily backup must be fairly heavyweight.
Did the same thing happen when images were first rolled out over the the net?
"A bit rich" is selling more bandwidth than you have and then blaming the content provider when you fail to deliver it.
I don't have a problem with overselling on its own. It's a valid application of statistics and economics. But the ISPs and hosters must acknowledge that it's their own bloody responsibility to make sure that the statistics work out - that if the user demand increases you have to either offer less or deliver more.
Will YouTube be next int he firing line? (Score:1)
A "bit rich", indeed (Score:2)
I don't have a problem with overselling on its own. It's a valid application of statistics and economics. But the ISPs and hosters must acknowledge that it's their own bloody responsibility to make sure that the statistics work out - that if the user demand increases you have to either offer less or deliver more.