This week two major Internet-based video distribution overlay services were announced for consumers in the US — And predictably, the first major operator reaction occurred today — not far behind.
Time Warner Cable, the second largest cable system operator in the US after Comcast, announced that they will “experiment” with use-based pricing on their Internet Access products, virtually guaranteeing extra service fees for anyone contemplating video delivery to their home over the Internet.
Hopefully Time Warner customers who use the Internet for more than stock quotes, email and the occasional lolcat move to a competitor.