Friday, October 15, 2010

Prioritized Gaming an Example of Why Net Neutraltiy Might Not be a Good Thing

Demon, a U.K. ISP, has created a new broadband package that prioritizes gaming traffic, a prime example of why network neutrality can reduce end user value.

The ISP's new "Game Pro" broadband will prioritize gamer traffic, providing a better experience for users who want that capability.

Demon will essentially give an assured rate to anyone willing to shell out the extra £3 a month for the gaming broadband. The Game Pro package starts at £23 a month.

"What we're doing is putting gamers into a business grade network," Carl Warner, Demon manager says.

Off peak, there will be no usage restrictions, but those who sign up to the package will be limited to 100GB a month between 8am and 11pm - which Demon said was double the top usage needed according to gaming companies it asked.

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