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MeterThis! Groundswell Against TWC

Meterthis! was launched 4 – 8 – 09. TWC changed the course of their broadband capping and metering plans on 4 – 16 – 09.

Update 4-20-09 David Rauf posts his podcast:

Learn more about the netroots movement recently credited with helping block the trial slated to start this summer. –David S. Rauf Check out David's podcast of the interview here.

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Thanks to many of the others voices in the effort. Specifically I would like to congratulate:

http://stopthecap.com

http://droptwc.com

Electronista for delivering a knockout post.

Omar Gallaga from the Austin Amercian Statesman for keeping us up to speed locally.

David S. Rauf from the San Antonio Express News who was interviewing me yesterday when we found out TWC had backed down.

Thanks to everyone who participated. We have more work to do, as TWC said they were delaying the "tests" until October while they educate us about the benefits of their tiered pricing. (grin)

@jmacofearth
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Time Warner Cable 2008 Stats

Additional Links to Media Coverage of TWC Groundswell Victory

Wired: Time Warner Cancels Download Cap Plans

Electronista: TWC Caps will Include $150 "unlimited"

San Antonio Express News: breaks the news – Time Warner Delays Meter Program

The Register: Public Rejects Time Warner Meter Plans – All You Can Eat Protest

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