It was just a couple of weeks ago that MetaMan sent us a tip saying that Comcast customers in the US were receiving warnings that they needed to cut back on their excessive bandwidth use, otherwise they would face termination (sounds like the Verizon ordeal, doesn’t it?). Some customers have already gotten cut off which is frustrating to say the least.
Joost isn’t even out of beta yet, and it’s starting to look as though Comcast is already blocking them. Several people over on the Joost forums are reporting that they’re not able to stream any of the content. We already know how Comcast feels about bandwidth hogs, but is using Joost enough to label someone as a hog and block it all together?
It appears most of the problems for users started about a week ago, and one thing that many of the users in the forum have in common is Comcast as their ISP. Certainly some of the issues talked about could be due to the fact that Joost is in beta, or a handful of other reasons. However, it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if Comcast was blocking them- knowing their track record.
Oh, and we have three more Joost invites to give away! The first three people to leave a message in the comments below (no dupes– one entry only!) will get an invite. Be sure to include your email address in the email field of the comment if you’re not a registered user so that we can get an invite out to ya!
Source: AppScout
My sister confirms that comcast acts this way, and she is paying for the privilege of this restriction!! What will Comcast pull out of its A–, er hat next?!
Yes, I so surely would love a joost invite!!!
Luv your site, I read it twice daily!!
I would appreciate an invite.
I would like to get an invite
Would love an invite. Would be interesting to see how Bresnan Communications handles Joost as they basically use Comcast
Invites were sent out to the first three
would love an invite please eMail at LinkinParkRAR2004@gmail.com
Thanks.
Thanks!
what a piece of Sh*t, just got it and this piece of crap doesn’t work on Verizon Fios either, guess they jumped on the crappy gay comcast gang bang wagon!
Do you know why Comcast is blocking Joost? Because they have a similar service that they would like to sell…
I don’t know that they’re actually blocking Joost, but it seems to be that way. If they are, I’m sure their excuse is bandwidth, but it very well could be for other reasons…
Can I please get an invite as well.
Name:Bilal Khan
Email: bilalqaiserkhan@gmail.com
Unfortunately we don’t have any left.
Well, seeing that Comcast is a cable company that could be a threat to their own service that they offer. It wouldn’t surprise me to see some of these cable/Internet companies start offering streaming television options as part of their packages. Then people can watch television wherever they are.