Verizon: "We have no plans to implement usage-based pricing for our fixed broadband customers"

 

Following the recent move by AT&T (see "AT&T to Charge DSL Subscriber for Over-use" - here) DSLReports asked Verizon spokesman Bill Kula (picture) about their plans:

"This is something we have looked at in the past, and we’ll continue to evaluate what’s best to ensure our customers get the best broadband service for the best value .. We have no plans to implement usage-based pricing for our fixed broadband customers".

See report by Karl Bode -"Verizon: No Plans To Meter Usage" - here.

"Verizon terms of service were written in a way to allow us to terminate users if they violate our acceptable use policy, and excessive use 'could' constitute a violation .. However, we’ve not disconnected any consumer, small business or mass market customers to date"

Verizon Terms of Service (appears in multiple formats, one example here) say - "You also may not exceed the bandwidth usage limitations that Verizon may establish from time to time for the Service, or use the Service to host any type of server. Violation of this section may result in bandwidth restrictions on your Service or suspension or termination of your Service"