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So the FCC chairman does not know the difference between a circuit switching network (telephone) and a packet switching network (internet). He then insists in u

• aidenn0 9y ago
  Much of the telephone network is also packet switched these days anyways.
  • HugoDaniel 9y ago
    Precisely. These "things" don't come out of the air. They have a history and there is a reason why they behave like they do. Trying to argue that the internet should be like the [insert old behaviour here: cable tv, telephone, etc...] is ignoring the story as a whole and trying to push the argument for the wrong reasons. Here is a fallacy, but feel free to look into others: https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/bandwagon https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/bandwagon edited: added explanation
    • thehardsphere 9y ago
      How is the type of switching relevant, exactly?
      • HugoDaniel 9y ago
        Why do you think the telephone had different prices according to the distance you wanted to phone ? That is because a dedicated circuit had to be established for your call to be made (sometimes with multiple protocols in between). This was crucial and defined the way operators organized and made their businesses. Unfortunately these businesses did not evolve as much as tech did and now you have net neutrality being questioned by the FCC chairman without a hint that he understands why do these companies behave like they do. Now, my turn: why do you use an app to call/talk to your friends instead of calling their number on your smartphone, exactly ?
        • thehardsphere 9y ago
          Uh, I don't, and I don't understand why you're asking me that.