re: Trumps next target - net neutrality say Admin officials

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But in my case its true

2 new subdivisions, and 2 new schools have been built, and my service is the worst that it has ever been

If I could purchase a fast lane plan, that lets me pick my preferred browsing. Hello?

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You want fast lanes? man you are fricking lost

ISPs started imposing caps bc they are losing money with cord cutter not buying cable tv.

You honestly know nothing about this topic.

LINK

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Over the past week, we’ve detailed Comcast’s continued efforts to spread data caps to more of its markets in the United States. Starting December 1st, nine additional markets in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Virginia, will be hit with 300GB monthly data caps. But of course, these same customers have the option of opting for unlimited data, but they will have to pay an additional $35 per month. The assumption was that Comcast was making this move because of “data hogs” that were slowing the network down for others — you know, “The needs of the man outweigh the needs of the few.” However, leaked Comcast documentation which is meant for the company’s customer service staff, tells a different story.

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Comcast wants its representatives to carefully stay on script and on message when questioned by customers who will no doubt either be confused or downright angry about newly imposed data caps. The company spells it out right there in plain language. There aren’t any other factors at play here other than the fact that Comcast often has little competition in the markets it operates. And if there’s no real competition, it can adjust its policies and effectively raise prices on customers because they really have no other alternative to choose from.

In markets where Comcast does face the prospect of actual stiff competition from municipal Internet service providers, it often will file lawsuits to protect its turf. In the case of Chattanooga, TN, those legal efforts backfired and residents are now better served by the Chattanooga Electric Power Board’s Internet, TV and phone services (available as standalone services, or in bundles).

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But in my case its true

2 new subdivisions, and 2 new schools have been built, and my service is the worst that it has ever been

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Are you actually experiencing slower speeds or has the content of the internet outstripped your connection? Or maybe you have more devices connected and your router sucks? I highly doubt the new neighborhoods or schools are effecting your connection...

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I understand your frustration. But be patient and never underestimate this country's ability to innovate around shitty products. This legislation only placates everyone enough to prolong the existence of these shitbag dinosaurs.

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Sorry, but you see ISPs with lack of competition have no reason to increase their service. When they do they charge way more than it should cost b/c sometimes they are the only option in some areas.

There can't be any new innovation if NN goes away bc there is no new competition. Take away NN and it makes it much harder for new upstart ISPs. Or cities creating their own network at a fair price for its residents.

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You guys are crazy, seriously.

ISps are like any other business , they will provide what their customers want, without a government mandate that they do so.

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HeyHeyHogsAllTheWay

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King Cuck over here. Does Verizon or Comcast at least have the courtesy to spit on it first?

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Sorry, but you see ISPs with lack of competition have no reason to increase their service. When they do they charge way more than it should cost b/c sometimes they are the only option in some areas.

There can't be any new innovation if NN goes away bc there is no new competition. Take away NN and it makes it much harder for new upstart ISPs. Or cities creating their own network at a fair price for its residents.

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So short sighted.

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So short sighted.

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No its not

you clearly just don't get it.

If ISPs had it their way, aka no NN. Internet in America would continue to be substandard and over priced.

Please explain how new invitation and new ISPs can get into markets when local gov't won't allow it?

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Let's keep the bullshite identity politics and labeling out of this, mmmmkay?

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Elections have consequences

Except there is a lot of bipartisan opposition to this.

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Except there is a lot of bipartisan opposition to this.

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True, its just frustrating to see how blind a certain group of people can be on this.

I like small gov't so no way in frick should the gov't be able to control who enters the ISP game.