Comcast’s recent move to allow file sharing through the peer-to-peer platform provider, BitTorrent, is definitely something worth noticing. This article reveals some possible reasons behind the Comcast decision.
Comcast’s decision to cooperate with peer-to-peer (P2P) platform provider BitTorrent is a surprise that has the potential to shift the political debate and alter the technical landscape.
Early reaction pointed to two possible reasons the cable operator did an about face. Some commentators said that the company is cutting its losses and seeking a graceful way out of a sticky situation. Others - and the groups are not mutually exclusive - feel that Comcast saw the issue as a competitive loser against Verizon, which already has said that it will work to allow P2P traffic to move more smoothly over its FiOS network.
