I normally focus on linking Montana news to the state or
federal resources mentioned in an article. This topic did not come up in the
local news sources but I thought it should be included given the potential
affects. -SC
“A user of a communications network is prevented from
consuming an excessive amount of channel bandwidth by restricting use of the
channel in accordance with the type of data being downloaded to the user. The
user is provided an initial number of credits. As the user consumes the
credits, the data being downloaded is checked to determine if is permissible or
non-permissible. Non-permissible data includes file-sharing files and movie
downloads if user subscription does not permit such activity. If the data is
permissible, the user is provided another allotment of credits equal to the
initial allotment. If the data is non-permissible, the user is provided an
allotment of credits less than the initial allotment. Various restriction
policies also can be applied, such as levying additional fees and/or
terminating the user's access to the channel. Also, incentives can be provided
to entice the user curb the misuse.”
Missoulian: AT&T
reduces rates for high-data plans
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