I wouldn't know if it won't max out. All those bandwidth suckers
(P2P, download managers, videos, Podcasts, TV shows, etc) will put
a strain on networks.
God cares if there's a commercial force behind it to make sure it
doesn't fall. But at the rate consumers are abusing, commercial
forces won't be able to catch up.
And note: COMMERCIAL FORCES.
They are the ones paying for the upgrade of the network
infrastructure, and it will go up to billions. If they decided that
passing the bill to us won't even recover much of their losses,
they won't do it.
Then you will suck thumb when these idiots suck up your bandwidth,
especially for those on cables. Already, it has enough problems,
add these idiots, your connections will suck more.
For ADSL... if you don't keep an eye on what your family members
are doing... I tell you, it will be as bad or even worse than those
on cables.