Just because there is a cartel that has been operating for decades on these terms, that does not mean that new competitors should use the same playbook.
In contrast, Google Fiber does not have data caps.
In contrast, Google Fiber does not have data caps.
I just think, if anyone should get some understanding for the situation, it should be Starlink, based on the constraints of their tech.
During congestion they have no choice but to throttle everyone hence lower speed "at the point of congestion".
The new addition is not really a data cap. When you reach 1 TB they'll throttle you, but only when they have to. They won't throttle if there's enough bandwidth for you.
The cap basically identifies "heavy users".
So quite literally Starlink is doing exactly what you described as the ideal solution: during congestion they are throttling heavy users.
It's honestly really a confusing way to state things, because it's shown as "1TB of priority access during peak access times". Which would seem to me to be a completely meaningless measure.
What are peak access times? How can I measure my priority access during peak access times? It seems overly complicated to me.
I'd rather they just say -- "We will throttle your access at peak congestion times, if necessary. During these times, your priority will be based on your monthly cumulative usage."
Peak times is most of the day, it says so next to the chart showing the limits.
The starlink website has a data use graph you can look at.
It seems very uncomplicated to me.
Maybe if I adjust your explanation it'll make sense?
"When the network is congested, if you have used more than 1TB this month, you may be throttled. Data use between 11PM and 7AM will not count toward the limit."