Comcast blocks some internet traffic


	Comcast blocks some internet traffic

pokkets

10-20-2007 9:17 AM

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comcast, internet, service, net, traffic, upload, downloadp2p

pokkets says:

comcast an isp, has been found to be blocking some uploads, with p2p programs in an apparent attempt to stop them swallowing as much bandwidth.

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