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The point is that NN would be less important if there were more consumer ISPs around. Specifically if consumers had more choice. I should note that competition
by rocqua 10y ago
The point is that NN would be less important if there were more consumer ISPs around. Specifically if consumers had more choice.
I should note that competition amongst ISPs wouldn't do much to prevent zero-rating, which is still problematically anti-competitive.
- shkkmo 10y agoWell, NN also helps make it easier for new ISPs to compete. If there is good content (netflix) that is not owned or exclusive to other ISPs then it is much easier to launch your own ISP.
- rocqua 10y agoI believe that almost the entire barrier to entry for ISPs is the last mile. Network Neutrality does very little to remove that barrier.