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> Everyone would flock to the ISPs who didn't do this Alternative scenario is that the major ISPs for a given area would conveniently move to this pricing mode

> Everyone would flock to the ISPs who didn't do this Alternative scenario is that the major ISPs for a given area would conveniently move to this pricing model around the same time. The best example of this happening in real life, in a similar industry, is how Verizon and AT&T cell carrier offerings often move in sync in term of pricing and features, and not always to the benefit of the consumer.

dmix 9y ago
> a given area would conveniently move to this pricing model around the same time. ISPs do this too. So does McDonalds and Burger King. And most other industries with oligopolies. Just because pricing shifts in sync doesn't mean they will all take a major risk in changing towards TV-style packages (Social media package to get Facebook/Twitter or Streaming package to get Netflix/Amazon Go!) also in sync. And it would have to be in sync. The only way it could work is if one takes a risk and customers don't immediately flock to the other one before they do it too. It's going to be incredibly unpopular and I highly doubt it will be synchronized without some illegal antitrust laws being violated before they realize it's not a good business decision. Besides I'm not against the idea of having regulation if they do try it. I'm just not convinced anyone will, successfully.