Originally Posted by gideongallery

this is targeting bit torrent traffic, by implementing reverse proxy technology they could have bit torrent traffic on the almost free local loop, instead of across their backbone.

They choose not to do this because they want to protect their cable tv monopoly.

Expect an anti trust lawsuit which would result in local carriers getting access to the local loop for free (and only paying for badwidth across the backbone) so far market competition will rule out or massive fines that will convince cable companies to implement reverse proxies themselves.