It seems that the iPlayer has pissed of internet providers:
A row about who should pay for extra network costs incurred by the iPlayer has broken out between internet service providers (ISPs) and the BBC.
ISPs say the on-demand TV service is putting strain on their networks, which need to be upgraded to cope...
Simon Gunter, from ISP Tiscali, said the BBC should contribute to the cost...
According to figures from regulator Ofcom it will cost ISPs in the region of £830m to pay for the extra capacity needed to allow for services like the iPlayer. (BBC)
Erm, why should the BBC contribute towards updating an ISPs infrastructure? We pay the BBC tax every year anyway, and we pay for broadband internet as we use it. If you need to upgrade your network in order to supply the services that your customers expect, then I think you should just do it - and pass the cost on to your customers. That's kinda what the market is all about, paying for the service you want and need.ISPs say the on-demand TV service is putting strain on their networks, which need to be upgraded to cope...
Simon Gunter, from ISP Tiscali, said the BBC should contribute to the cost...
According to figures from regulator Ofcom it will cost ISPs in the region of £830m to pay for the extra capacity needed to allow for services like the iPlayer. (BBC)
People - such as myself - want to download TV shows using iPlayer so as to watch them when we choose to, rather than only being able to when they are being broadcast, and will paywhat we need to do so.The BBC - like every other website - are just providing a service which people want. The ISPs just have to keep up with the demands of their customers. Or go out of business.
If keeping their customers means upgrading their network capabilities - which it does - then they'd better get on with doing it! And stop bitching about it.
