Re: UKNM: Free vs paid for ISPs

[Ray Taylor]

From: Steve Bowbrick <

stevewebmedia [dot] com

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>This is silly. It's a matter of habit. We're accustomed to paying for

>access so it will take a while for free to become the norm. However, once

>it does, captains of industry will be lining up alongside yoof and grannies

>for the free stuff (which, as I keep saying, isn't actually free anyway -

>just metered differently)


Why should free become the norm? Will big companies get free access to the

net for all their employees or will it just be home access? Will home/office

users want free access or fast access? Walking is free, but most people

travel by public transport (expensive) or car if they can (even more

expensive) so why presume the only benefit consumers are looking for is low

price or no price?


Most people are aware that free double glazing ain't anything of the sort so

there is no reason yet to believe that free services will make all of the

inroads. I for one (apparently among the few) are keeping an open mind on

the issue.


Or am I still being silly, Corp?


Yours in true silliness,


Mr Silly aka Ray Taylor

(No phone number because it's not free - shout out of your window if you

need me)