When FCC Kills Net Neutrality, Here's What Internet Could Look Like

vram said:

I think the internet (in the US) will have to implode under the greed of the telecoms before it gets better.

We’re going to have to sit back and watch it burn until people get mad, raise enough stink for the government to step in and put a stop to it.

When it finally happens, I hope it begins with the breakup of ATT, Comcast, Charter and Verizon. After that, bar any ISP from also owning a media company. It’s a conflict of interest. You’re a dumb pipe, nothing more. Finally classify ISPs as a utility like the power company. The internet is no longer a luxury service and it’s time to start treating it as such.

You may be right about the implosion, but hopefully it won't have to get to that point. Don't want to see people out of work due to ISPs' greed. There should be a citizens' watch group along with the government that oversees this just as with utility companies. And I feel you're also correct that it should be classified a utility. Although I'm in a certain utility's area I get to choose who I buy my gas, electricity, and water from. This creates competition, which keeps greed down and prices low.

I also agree that that it is indeed a conflict of interest. They shouldn't own any media company. Helps to eliminate propaganda.

Geneo said:

I actually get more than my "up-to" speed.

That's one good thing I can say about my ISP. They do provision a little more than what I contract for. However this may be situational. I don't live in a heavily populated area and most of my neighbors have a different ISP, so I don't see any traffic bog down at peak times.

Net Neutrality isn't about ones upload/download speeds. It the speed that content providers have access to. If providers such as Netflix have to pay more to provide us content then the increase is going to be passed on to the customers. Companies such as Comcast provide their own content and want there content to be our first choice. This is a example of greed at it's best.

Hi,
Funny I was under the impression it was all about data usage and inadequate data plans for that usage :)

Isn't it wonderful...

Money can buy anything these days, even a country like the US of A

Josey Wales said:

That is correct and if A Gamer thinks he will be able to use Steam for free, guess again. This is absolutely not good for the consumer at all end of story./

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NavyLCDR said:

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Last post until the next post. :)