Is TWC tying DOCSIS 3.0 to metered usage tests?

GigaOM reported earlier this week that Time Warner Cable might be considering pulling DOCSIS 3.0 upgrade plans from markets that had been targeted for its now-suspended plans to expand its metered broadband usage trials. While many Tweets alternately speculated on this possibility and questioned its validity, GigaOM has a statement from a TWC spokesperson that confirms that the company is "re-evaluating" its DOCSIS 3.0 plans. No more specific info yet, but there will surely be more to come.

For more:
- GigaOM has this post

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