Agree with bas - data does not = copyright infringement.
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Someone who just checks email uses minimal bandwidth, but someone who downloads 1 gig per day uses way more, but at the moment they pay the same. It is clear which user is hitting the creative industries and it is clear which user is not, so for this reason, usage should also be priced accordingly. The end result will be a taxed, monitored ISP based on usage which will ensure both the freedom of the consumer and the rights of the artists - the loser will be the ISP who will probably have to increase subscription costs to compensate, but the user will have the freedom to choose between checking a few emails (which will cost far less than a current monthly subscription) and downloading tons of music and film (which will cost probably a bit more than current subscription, but not that much more).
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My wife works from home - is always connected to her work network, uploading/downloading data files, terminal sessions etc. We use VOIP a lot - for work, for keeping in contact with family. All data - nothing to do with the RIAA or any artists.
ISP's should not be judge and jury of data monitoring. I think it's a ridiculous claim to make that because someone uses 1 gig of data a day - they're obviously breaking copyright and ripping off an artist.