[Zmetta]

I agree, the fact that they are selling asymmetric internet plans should show that they're clearly aware that the average internet user pulls down far more data than they upload, but (according the Verizon) Netflix's asymmetric traffic is a complete surprise and a burden so Netflix should also pay Verizon for the additional asymmetric traffic being requested by Verizon's customers (who already paid for it).

[hvs]

It's not "additional" traffic if it is within the limits that the Verizon customer paid for (which they did). Verizon just sold something they weren't willing to provide.