I can't believe they are really doing this. I need my anime!!!!
Update 2-04-03: Well after a long and nice nap ( about 4 hrs :Q ), I wake up to find this little e-mail in my Inbox on all my @cox.net accounts.
Dear Cox High Speed Internet Customer:
In order to provide all Cox High Speed Internet customers with an optimal online experience, Cox must effectively manage network resources for all of our users. As part of our network management activities, we proactively identify accounts that may be exceeding our bandwidth usage limitations.
Our measurement tools indicate that your account may be exceeding our bandwidth usage limitations. Please note that if the situation is not corrected, your Cox High Speed Internet account may be suspended. Privacy note: Cox does NOT track Internet sites that you visit or files you download it only measures total bandwidth used for network management purposes. Below are frequently asked questions regarding excessive bandwidth usage.
What Are the Current Cox High Speed Internet Residential Bandwidth Limitations?
The Cox High Speed Internet bandwidth usage limitations allow each user 30GB of downloads per month, with a maximum of 2GB per day. Uploads are limited to 7.5GB per month, with a maximum of 1GB per day. This is an extremely high limit 2GB of content is equal to approximately 60,000 pictures; 2,000 minutes of MP3 music; or three to four full-length movies. These limits are 50-75 times higher than the amount of bandwidth consumed by the average Cox High Speed Internet user.
What Might Cause My Account To Use Excessive Bandwidth?
Often a peer-to-peer file-sharing application such as KaZaa, Morpheus or iMesh may be the problem. These programs operate as file servers by default and offer files from your hard drive to other Internet users, possibly causing your account to use excessive bandwidth without your knowledge.
If you have a wireless home network, there is a possibility that other people are using your wireless network without your knowledge and greatly increasing your network usage. Please refer to the documentation provided with your networking equipment to secure your connection with a password.
Your computer may be affected by a computer virus. A virus will often send out mass emails from your computer without your knowledge. Installing antivirus software on your computer and scanning for possible infections may resolve this issue.
Can I Check My Current Bandwidth Usage?
The development of a tool that will allow you to view your current bandwidth usage is a top priority for Cox. Cox established very high bandwidth usage limitations in order to avoid the need for most customers to monitor their use. We will continue to proactively communicate to customers who exceed bandwidth limits via email and postal mail.
Does Using A File-Sharing Application Violate the Cox Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
No, using a peer-to-peer file-sharing program to download files does not in itself violate the AUP. If your software is already configured not to share files to other users, you should not have a problem. Please visit http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk07rH0Az for more information and instructions for securing most common file-sharing programs.
Does Having A Wireless Home Network Violate the Cox Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
No, however Cox does not provide support for your home network, unless you have a Cox-installed home networking solution. With any wireless home network, we recommend that you take necessary security measures to protect your connection.
What Will Happen If My Account Continues To Use Excessive Bandwidth?
If the excessive usage is not corrected, your account may be suspended per the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Where Can I View The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
The AUP is available online at http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk07rI0A1
If you have further questions regarding this policy please visit http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk0qMk0Av
Thank you for your cooperation,
The Cox High Speed Internet Team
I guess I'll have to shutdown Kazaa for a while 😱
Update 2-04-03: Well after a long and nice nap ( about 4 hrs :Q ), I wake up to find this little e-mail in my Inbox on all my @cox.net accounts.
Dear Cox High Speed Internet Customer:
In order to provide all Cox High Speed Internet customers with an optimal online experience, Cox must effectively manage network resources for all of our users. As part of our network management activities, we proactively identify accounts that may be exceeding our bandwidth usage limitations.
Our measurement tools indicate that your account may be exceeding our bandwidth usage limitations. Please note that if the situation is not corrected, your Cox High Speed Internet account may be suspended. Privacy note: Cox does NOT track Internet sites that you visit or files you download it only measures total bandwidth used for network management purposes. Below are frequently asked questions regarding excessive bandwidth usage.
What Are the Current Cox High Speed Internet Residential Bandwidth Limitations?
The Cox High Speed Internet bandwidth usage limitations allow each user 30GB of downloads per month, with a maximum of 2GB per day. Uploads are limited to 7.5GB per month, with a maximum of 1GB per day. This is an extremely high limit 2GB of content is equal to approximately 60,000 pictures; 2,000 minutes of MP3 music; or three to four full-length movies. These limits are 50-75 times higher than the amount of bandwidth consumed by the average Cox High Speed Internet user.
What Might Cause My Account To Use Excessive Bandwidth?
Often a peer-to-peer file-sharing application such as KaZaa, Morpheus or iMesh may be the problem. These programs operate as file servers by default and offer files from your hard drive to other Internet users, possibly causing your account to use excessive bandwidth without your knowledge.
If you have a wireless home network, there is a possibility that other people are using your wireless network without your knowledge and greatly increasing your network usage. Please refer to the documentation provided with your networking equipment to secure your connection with a password.
Your computer may be affected by a computer virus. A virus will often send out mass emails from your computer without your knowledge. Installing antivirus software on your computer and scanning for possible infections may resolve this issue.
Can I Check My Current Bandwidth Usage?
The development of a tool that will allow you to view your current bandwidth usage is a top priority for Cox. Cox established very high bandwidth usage limitations in order to avoid the need for most customers to monitor their use. We will continue to proactively communicate to customers who exceed bandwidth limits via email and postal mail.
Does Using A File-Sharing Application Violate the Cox Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
No, using a peer-to-peer file-sharing program to download files does not in itself violate the AUP. If your software is already configured not to share files to other users, you should not have a problem. Please visit http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk07rH0Az for more information and instructions for securing most common file-sharing programs.
Does Having A Wireless Home Network Violate the Cox Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
No, however Cox does not provide support for your home network, unless you have a Cox-installed home networking solution. With any wireless home network, we recommend that you take necessary security measures to protect your connection.
What Will Happen If My Account Continues To Use Excessive Bandwidth?
If the excessive usage is not corrected, your account may be suspended per the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).
Where Can I View The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)?
The AUP is available online at http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk07rI0A1
If you have further questions regarding this policy please visit http://updates.cox.com/cgi-bin3/flo/y/hPtd0GmxUV0Fmk0qMk0Av
Thank you for your cooperation,
The Cox High Speed Internet Team
I guess I'll have to shutdown Kazaa for a while 😱
