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I would prefer legislation that attempts to nerf the power of broadband providers by increasing competition. This might look like open access rules, it might l
by mrkurt 17y ago
I would prefer legislation that attempts to nerf the power of broadband providers by increasing competition. This might look like open access rules, it might look like something else.
The problem isn't that particular providers do things that their customers might not like, the problem is that a large number of those customers have (at best) the choice of two companies to buy from... and those two companies are state subsidized monopolies.
- protomyth 17y agoYeah, but there are plenty of places in the USA (and I suspect other countries) where there will only be 1 or 2 providers based on geography and profit analysis. So, I really would like the protection.
- electromagnetic 17y agoCould be resolved, but the steps taken would be difficult to accomplish. Essentially the government would need to claim ownership of the fibre, and all ISPs lease fibre based on usage. Essentially if I switch service, ISP1 stops paying for my usage and ISP2 picks it up. However, this presents the problem that the government will then control the fibre and maintenance costs will rise like a rocket to the moon. So perhaps the ideal resolution to our problems could become the biggest hindrance to lowering costs.