Ars Technica sends word that various internet sites will test new ads with full 30fps video. All I can say is:

Thank god! The USA needs a reason to give people bigger download/upload pipes. If Pepsi and AT&T expect to make their internet tv ads worthwhile, they will put pressure on service providers to increase the amount of crap they can pump into our computers. We all know nothing sucks up bandwidth better than video, so that means 256,512Kbps “broadband” will find its rightful home in the dustbin of history.

Living in Japan, I get an advertised 26Mbps DSL connection for about $40/month. Back in the states I was lucky to get 768Kbps. Here, my upload speed is near 1Mbps. That is right…I can upload faster than you can download (those of you in the USA). Likewise, YahooBB’s homepage already has said advertisements.

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