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Dec 14, 2018
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Richbyu
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That's the problem. Lack of competition.
Many people only have 1 or 2 choices for an ISP. The cable company or the phone company. Not a competitive marketplace.
Even Google is getting out of the business. Too expensive to lay cable around.
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Internet speeds have increased 36% in the last year. NJ fastest. ME slowest
jrifkin48
12/14/18 2:48am
What do internet speeds have to do with Net Neutrality?
BeefNoodleCoug
12/14/18 4:23am
You all told us repealing Net Neutrality was going to ruin the internet
jrifkin48
12/14/18 5:03am
I find it interesting that some people demand government intrusion even after
Skeptical Optimist
12/14/18 5:13am
I find it interesting that people draw long term conclusions from short term data. It is not honest or accurate.
Baron
12/14/18 5:25am
Right, because of all that data supporting the long term conclusion that
Skeptical Optimist
12/14/18 5:57am
I was wrong about the piano tie always being in style. I'll admit it.
jrifkin48
12/14/18 6:20am
When there is sufficient data, I'll agree with what it says.
Baron
12/14/18 6:49am
Why demand regulation when you admit there isn't sufficient data?
Skeptical Optimist
12/14/18 7:12am
I'm not demanding it.
Baron
12/14/18 7:21am
It's all about the scoreboard. If the data was in your favor and internet 40%...
jrifkin48
12/14/18 7:32am
No.
Baron
12/14/18 7:50am
You do understand that there are market errors where government regulation makes the market more efficient?
Baron
12/14/18 6:48am
You do understand that there is absolutely no data supporting the need for
Skeptical Optimist
12/14/18 7:11am
I disagree with your first point. As to your second point, I have suggested the need to wait for the data to come in.
Baron
12/14/18 7:20am
You can't disagree with my first point without providing data
Skeptical Optimist
12/14/18 7:38am
Just go to the net neutrality wiki page. Some evidence on both sides.
Baron
12/14/18 7:59am
Another falsehood.
Troy McClure
12/14/18 8:44am
I guess there's no data if one closes their eyes, plugs their ears, etc.
Troy McClure
12/14/18 8:39am
Haven't you heard the dire predictions? We need regulation before they're disproven.
bus driverman
12/14/18 5:47am
I didn't tell anyone anything. I thought the issue was whether or not internet
BeefNoodleCoug
12/14/18 6:39am
Nothing
Josef K
12/14/18 8:03am
#skynet
WDaddy
12/14/18 6:58am
ISPs are cranking up the cost with 4K streaming and Data Caps
Richbyu
12/14/18 8:01am
As long as there is enough competition
LCcoug
12/14/18 9:06am
That's the problem. Lack of competition.
Richbyu
12/14/18 9:12am
I agree. I think that as technologies develop and we dont have to rely
LCcoug
12/14/18 9:19am
Putting on my "flip side of the OP's post" hat. "Where's all the new competitors
Troy McClure
12/14/18 9:37am
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