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Radon's avatar
Radon
New Contributor II
6 years ago

Data Usage

Looking at some older posts I noticed that data tracking accuracy was verified by a 3rd party. Is this third party paid by Cox and does it have to report to a Government entity as to the accuracy of ...
  • will_ditch_cox_'s avatar
    will_ditch_cox_
    6 years ago

    The bandwidth meter is a joke.  I've already reached out to the FCC giving them clear demonstrations of just how unethical Cox's data usage fees are. 

    Just keep an eye out for wireless 5g service in your area.  Cox now makes Comcast/ATT look ethical.  A major provider had rolled out unlimited 5g service for $50 a month.  A reckoning is coming for the cable modem monopolies.  

  • will_ditch_cox_'s avatar
    will_ditch_cox_
    6 years ago

    Also, downgrade your service speed, you'd be surprised how little speed you actually need.  All plans get the 1TB data usage.  Even 4K Netflix / Amazon  / Youtube streams work beautifully at 50mbits.  You don't need 100mbit / 150mbit / 300mbit / etc.

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will_ditch_cox_
New Contributor III
6 years ago

Also, downgrade your service speed, you'd be surprised how little speed you actually need.  All plans get the 1TB data usage.  Even 4K Netflix / Amazon  / Youtube streams work beautifully at 50mbits.  You don't need 100mbit / 150mbit / 300mbit / etc.

  • Radon's avatar
    Radon
    New Contributor II
    6 years ago

    Agreed, I'm network admin with a company that has ~200 devices on LAN with internet access connected with 4 other sites that remote back in w/100 mb symmetrical fiber. We typically run under 50% on bandwidth while viewing the firewall. We even allow YouTube & FB. 

    • will_ditch_cox_'s avatar
      will_ditch_cox_
      New Contributor III
      6 years ago

      The whole asymmetrical rate tiers are a joke too.  And we wonder why the US workforce is so tech illiterate.  Thanks to cable monopolies, internet access is a joke in the US.