You can read the full article at LightReading"In reply comments (PDF) filed on August 6, Roku refuted Charter's contention that the data cap and peering conditions imposed on its merger with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks are no longer necessary."
But we are happy to see Roku stand up for Charter Spectrum customers across the country that would be affected by an early imposition of data caps.
Hopefully the FCC will kick Charter's request to the curb. And in another two years time we will have some great broadband alternatives where we can also kick their broadband Internet to the curb. Unless they become price competitive which at this point they haven't.
Roku did a good thing by pushing back at something that would not only hurt consumers. And this big gimme to a big cable company comes at time when many consumers can barely afford to pay their rent. Let alone shell out extra fees to stay connected online and stream their TV content.
If the FCC goes along with this, it will undoubtedly unleash another big public push for regulating broadband providers as a public Utility. It's time this sector sees more competition and access to broadband for rural areas.
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