While at Torcamp I have heard from several sources that Rogers and Shaw are blocking podcast downloads. After two to three downloads, the data stops. This, of course, is the same issue that the VoIP industry is facing. Carriers who have voice and data, are seeking to stop voice applications from using their low cost data pipes. Now, Rogers and Shaw, who care video and data, are seeking to stop other forms of data.
Alec Saunders is the Vice President of Developer Relations for BlackBerry make Research in Motion. This is his personal blog, with his personal viewpoints. Prior to this Alec was the CEO and co-founder of Calliflower — the easiest way to hold a meeting, online, on a conference call, or on the go. A double-decade veteran of product management and marketing, he spent nine years at Microsoft where he helped launch Windows 95, the first two versions of Internet Explorer, the Universal Plug and Play initiative, the push into home markets, opt-in email marketing and what might well go down in history as the very first direct email list ever.
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I'm a voracious podcastee, and I haven't had any trouble with Rogers on this, though I've heard the same rumours.
I queue up about 20, many of which are updated every day. So far, no worries.
Well that's cool. I'd hate to see them block a whole lot of traffic.
i called rogers who told me they are not blocking podcasts. they do give priority, however, to e-mail and web site traffic…whatever that means.
mark
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