diff --git a/apps/rss_feeds/models.py b/apps/rss_feeds/models.py
index 42e5e14f0..219391338 100644
--- a/apps/rss_feeds/models.py
+++ b/apps/rss_feeds/models.py
@@ -1259,6 +1259,10 @@ class Feed(models.Model):
         
         if self.active_premium_subscribers >= 3:
             total = min(total, 60) # 1 hour minimum for premiums
+        elif self.active_premium_subscribers >= 2:
+            total = min(total, 3*60)
+        elif self.active_premium_subscribers >= 1:
+            total = min(total, 12*60)
 
         if self.is_push:
             total = total * 20
@@ -1281,7 +1285,7 @@ class Feed(models.Model):
                                                 self.stories_last_month))
         random_factor = random.randint(0, total) / 4
         
-        return total, random_factor*8
+        return total, random_factor*4
         
     def set_next_scheduled_update(self, verbose=False, skip_scheduling=False):
         r = redis.Redis(connection_pool=settings.REDIS_FEED_POOL)