New Comcast innovation: A $30 charge to eliminate your data cap


Jon Brodkin:

If you're wondering how Comcast settled on a 300GB data cap, a company VP recently said that it's a business decision rather than one driven by technical necessity.

One of the most hated companies earning its stripes.

This reminds me of when iMessage threatened the mobile carriers text plan cash cows. They just jacked up the prices and introduced unlimited plans. As people cut back on cable packages and opt for streaming, Comcast clearly seems to be positioning itself to win either way.