Simon

Cumbria

IT

Nicely written !

I can see some merit in allowing some QoS measures - but only if done in a neutral way such as allowing prioritisation of VoIP traffic but no descrimination as to who's VoIP traffic.

Quite frankly I find the article about people "using the net for free" is a load of b****cks ! Google are only having a free ride if they don't pay for their internet connections. I would only be getting a free ride if I didn't pay for my connection.

I pay my ISP, and in turn, my ISP pays a considerable amount to others to carry my traffic. Similarly, I assume Google pays considerably more than I do for bandwidth ! If the Telcos think they are not getting paid for the bits they carry, then that means only one thing, they aren't charging enough to the people buying bandwidth from them - the answer is to charge more and let free market economics decide if it's the right price.

Unfortunately, as you point out, the cock-up is all but in place over the pond, and where they lead, we will surely follow. I can hear Private Frasiers voice echoing around - "we're doomed, we're all doomed" !