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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Unlimited+doesn%27t+mean+unlimited
Today, "unlimited" just means you won't be charged for going over a certain data threshold. Instead you'll be either slowed and/or prioritized. Simply stated, it does not mean you're guaranteed full-speed, unlimited data.
Viasat's unlimited data plans also include throttling of detected video streams with no video stream quality gurantees.
All ISPs publish their disclaimers and fine print whether you miss them or not in the rush to sign up for something that sounds too good to be true (usually it is). Here are Viasat's:
https://www.exede.com/documents/master/exede-disclaimer.pdf
Like anything, buyer beware.
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Stephen Rice, Champion
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I'd say the 150 GB threshold and disclaimer that Viasat advertises is pretty straight forward if you ask me.
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People who are complaining about today's plans have no clue how things used to be.
Viasat isn't an evil company. If the bandwidth is there, they give it to you. Unlimited plans get priority first and then people like me on the Liberty plans get whats left. And before all of us, people with priority data, whether it be 12 GB or 150 GB come first until they use all of their data.
If the bandwidth isn't there, it simply isn't there. Thats what all plans are advertised as "up to" speeds.
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100 GB is around 30 hrs HD streaming.
Most people have a gamer and more than one person in a household.
150GB ain’t crap. Beats the heck out of 10 or 12, but it isn’t experiencing the internet.
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I'm am an old school guy, like James Paramore, I use my TV to watch things, and now with the Freedom plan I do utilize Hulu and Netflix for some viewing, but so far haven't used more than 90 GB, most months it is more in the 30 to 40 GB range. That 90 GB month included the major Windows 10 upgrade for 3 computers.
I am further baffled by the people who need speeds of 50 or 100 Mbps, there is really no need for any speeds that high. I am on the 12 Mbps plan, and have not had any problems watching my Netflix in 1080P.
The only ones who need those fast speeds and large data caps would be those who are avid gamers.
Brings back memories from the '60s when so many people just "had" to have those muscle cars with way too much horsepower than anyone could really utilize.
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At least Viasat has a bigger "unlimited" usage level than many others. 10GB unlimited on Hughesnet? Please.