http://ddos.arbornetworks.com/2008/05/a-case-study-in-transparency/ A weblog dedicated to educating the community on security threats that matter Mon, 07 May 2012 13:07:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://ddos.arbornetworks.com/2008/05/a-case-study-in-transparency/comment-page-1/#comment-176723 Your Future Broadband Will Cost More, for Less - GigaOM Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:13:56 +0000 http://asert.arbornetworks.com/?p=246#comment-176723 [...] As broadband matures, carriers aren’t merely upgrading their networks, they’re also upgrading their pricing plans, the thought being that different service levels offer a more nuanced way to manage traffic and increase sales. For an example of multiple plans in action, check out PlusNet, a UK-based ISP that lists at least four different service plans on its web site. Kurt Dobbins, chief technology officer of IP services with Arbor Networks, a company that sells network management equipment to both AT&T and PlusNet, says this is to be expected in a mature market, especially in light of the FCC’s efforts to ensure transparency when it comes to delivering broadband services. [...] [...] As broadband matures, carriers aren’t merely upgrading their networks, they’re also upgrading their pricing plans, the thought being that different service levels offer a more nuanced way to manage traffic and increase sales. For an example of multiple plans in action, check out PlusNet, a UK-based ISP that lists at least four different service plans on its web site. Kurt Dobbins, chief technology officer of IP services with Arbor Networks, a company that sells network management equipment to both AT&T and PlusNet, says this is to be expected in a mature market, especially in light of the FCC’s efforts to ensure transparency when it comes to delivering broadband services. [...]

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