FAIR ACCESS POLICY
At Hood Canal Communications (HCC), our goal is to give each of our customers the fastest service possible at the lowest possible price. We are always striving to develop programs and policies that help make that possible. Our Fair Access Policy is designed to impact the fewest customers while helping ensure the best speeds for the vast majority of our customers.
WildBlue estimates that a small percent of customers account for a disproportionate share of data usage on the WildBlue network. To ensure that all WildBlue/HCC customers have equitable access to the WildBlue network, WildBlue, like most other broadband service providers, has implemented a Fair Access Policy (or �FAP�). WildBlue sets usage thresholds on the amount of data you can upload and download within stated time periods. If you exceed these thresholds, WildBlue will temporarily limit the speed at which you can send and receive data over the WildBlue access network. You will still be able to use the WildBlue/HCC Internet access service but your speed will be slower. In cases of extreme and continued violation of the FAP limitations, your service may be terminated. WildBlue may use other traffic management and prioritization tools to help ensure equitable access to the WildBlue network for all customers. Your WildBlue/HCC Internet access is not guaranteed and is subject to this FAP.
Based on an analysis of typical customers, WildBlue has set a rolling 30-day limit on data usage per customer, called a Usage Threshold. As shown in the table below, this threshold varies based on the service plan you selected. For each service plan, the Usage Thresholds are significantly above the amount of data that is used by a typical customer. Every day, WildBlue measures your upload and download data usage (�Actual Usage�) to determine if your total Actual Usage, as aggregated over the previous 30 days (�Usage Total�), exceeds the Usage Threshold for the service plan that you selected. At any time, you can see your Usage Total versus your monthly Usage Threshold at www.hccwb.net.� If you feel that your usage will exceed the Usage Thresholds specified for your current level of service we would recommend that you contact Hood Canal Communications to see how you can upgrade your service to a higher level.�
We will notify you via your WildBlue/HCC contact email address if your Usage Total reaches 80% or more of the Usage Threshold. If at any time your Usage Total is above the Usage Threshold, your usage has violated the FAP and we will reduce your WildBlue access speeds, typically to 128 kbps in the downstream (from the Internet to you) and 28 kbps in the upstream (from you to the Internet). Once your speeds have been reduced, you must decrease your usage to bring your Usage Total to 80% or less than the Usage Threshold. Once your Usage Total reaches this level, your access speeds will be restored to the original speed levels by the next day.
Failure to decrease your
usage to 80% or less of the Usage Threshold by the following calendar month and
each consecutive calendar month thereafter will constitute another FAP
violation. If you violate the FAP in four consecutive months or at least once
in each of five calendar months within any twelve month period � whether by exceeding
the Monthly Usage Threshold or by remaining in a reduced-speed status �
WildBlue/HCC may terminate your Customer Agreement. Please see the WildBlue/HCC
Customer Agreement for termination provisions, including applicable fees.
You are likely to avoid any limitations imposed by the FAP if your use is
typical of the majority of Internet users and consists primarily of Web surfing
and a reasonable amount of downloading. The table below shows the monthly Usage
Thresholds for each plan. These limits specify the amount of data that you can
upload and download before your access speed is reduced. Please note that your
Usage Total is far more likely to exceed the Usage Thresholds below if you use
peer-to-peer file sharing programs, you use a webcam or you download full
length movies, large quantities of music files, full software applications or
similar high-bandwidth activities.
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WildBlue FAP Monthly Usage Thresholds |
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Value Pak |
Select Pak |
Pro Pak |
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Upload Threshold (MB) 1 |
2,300 |
3,000 |
5,000 |
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Download Threshold (MB) 2 |
7,500 |
12,000 |
17,000 |
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Upload Threshold is the volume of data that can be uploaded during the previous 30 days before the Fair Access Policy may restrict the user�s speeds. |
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Download Threshold is the volume of data that can be downloaded during the previous 30 days before the Fair Access Policy may restrict the user�s speeds. |
These terms and conditions state important requirements regarding your use of WildBlue/HCC�s High-speed Internet service and your relationship with WildBlue/HCC. You should read them carefully as they contain important information regarding your rights and ours. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you many not use the service and, subject to the terms of your Customer Agreement, you must terminate your service immediately.
WildBlue/HCC may revise this Fair Access Policy from time to time without notice by posting a new version of this document on www.hccwb.net. All revised copies of the Policy are effective immediately upon posting. Accordingly, customers and users of WildBlue/HCC�s High-speed Internet service should regularly visit this web site.
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