re: Net Neutrality -- What You Need To Know

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i want them to be removed from government protection

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by giving them more gov't protection? You are giving them a gov't controlled market. Its anti-competitive at its core, and anti consumer.

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i truly believe that we may see some crazy developments, even with the barriers to entry. the old telecom companies may end up behind, and consumers may end up way ahead. it's theoretically possible

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I personally think the telcos are setting themselves up for a blockbuster moment. As soon as consumers can bolt, they will. But ending net neutrality is just going to entrench them, enrich executives and stop competition.

My guess is the blockbuster style moment is in 3-4 years, the technology is just not there for mass WIFI, but its close.

I know where I live they are putting strong wifi towers on apartment buildings, so if you are within a few blocks you can get internet. It ends about 3 blocks from me now, but they are expanding. As soon as I can switch, I will.