[olug] net "neutrality"

[Luke-Jr]

On Wednesday 04 November 2009 11:38:52 am Kevin wrote:
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 07:10, Steven Susbauer
> 
> > Unfortunately this isn't the Cox version, else it would be "$49.99 for
> > three months*".
> 
> *<small>Rate applies for the first three months of service. Offer open
> to new customers only. After the first three months, regular rate
> applies.</small>
> 
> How much is it after that? Well, after much digging on their website,
> I must conclude that they're really going to ream you in
> the.....wallet, because I can't find anywhere on their website where
> it'll tell you.

I call BS. :p

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