Yes, this is correct. However, the thing I am interested in, is HOW is this actually done ? I.e, is the reading taken via SNMP off the router / switch ? Is this even possible. I dont know what can and cant be done with the high end routers / switch. Also, would the providor set the router / switch to allow up to 2MB/s ? or if not, what is restricting me to up to 2MB/s ?
There are network appliances available that allow for bandwidth "shaping" per user, protocol, port, application, etc, including support for rate caps and bursting. They should also allow for some sort of exporting of bandwidth reports to allow for custom billing.
For example: http://www.packeteer.com/prod-sol/products/packetshaper.cfm
I'm sure there are many others...
Cameron, Danny, Thanks to both of you for the information. I now know what I wanted to know. Thanks for the info. Whitey