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re: FCC announces plan to reverse Title II net neutrality
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:23 pm to Haughton99
Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:23 pm to Haughton99
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A huge majority of people have one option when it comes to high speed internet. There is no free market.
So, like 75%? I don't have any statistics/references to prove you wrong but I would bet you don't have anything to back that statement up. It seems VERY high. Where I am, I could get internet through Comcast, Verizon, any satellite server, or even through my cell phone provider.
By saying there "is no free market" are you saying that you don't have the right to invest your own money into starting up a company to provide another option or do you mean there is "only one choice."?
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Posted on 4/26/17 at 2:31 pm to MeTarzanYouInsane
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By saying there "is no free market" are you saying that you don't have the right to invest your own money into starting up a company to provide another option or do you mean there is "only one choice."?
From a practical standpoint, it would be extremely difficult to start an ISP that competed against established providers. It requires huge investments in infrastructure and licenses/permits. Plus there are lots of protectionist laws in place for existing ISPs that vary by area. It's virtually impossible to navigate all of this. Even google is giving up.
In a perfect world, there would be lower barriers to entry and net neutrality wouldn't be a big issue. However, with the current market, net neutrality is going to give existing ISPs even more power in a market where virtually no competition is allowed.
This post was edited on 4/26/17 at 2:34 pm
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