Originally Posted by moox:
“Depends on whether you are thinking simply about data usage or not.
If I were to max out the capability of my local cell site by using a torrent program on a PC, I am causing congestion, which to alleviate requires lots of expensive equipment and planning. (perhaps not if it was just me, I guess, but if lots of people tethered)
If I instead opted to "spend" my 500MB by streaming a 128k radio station for hours on my phone , then I am not placing quite as much load as the above - there is plenty left for others.
There is a bit more to think about than simply usage.”
“Depends on whether you are thinking simply about data usage or not.
If I were to max out the capability of my local cell site by using a torrent program on a PC, I am causing congestion, which to alleviate requires lots of expensive equipment and planning. (perhaps not if it was just me, I guess, but if lots of people tethered)
If I instead opted to "spend" my 500MB by streaming a 128k radio station for hours on my phone , then I am not placing quite as much load as the above - there is plenty left for others.
There is a bit more to think about than simply usage.”
I think your wrong. Using your phone as a modem, will only let you consume x amount of data per second, depending on signal strength etc. How that data is used is neither here nor there. You can use it to download a torrent or stream a radio station, the amount of data the phone can stream is essentially fixed. Using your phone to download torrents on your pc will give you more kB/s as using the phone to watch a youtube clip.
Networks know they can charge Apple customers a higher price. Apple have been doing it for years, the networks are waking up to the fact so are now cashing in on Apple customers. You have paid for xMB of data...you should be allowed to use it as you see fit. Its outrageous the networks should stop you from doing so.



