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Sigh, net neutrality became a topic of conversation when it became apparent that ISP's were interfering with content they didn't like. https://www.eff.org/wp/p
by StillBored 9y ago
Sigh, net neutrality became a topic of conversation when it became apparent that ISP's were interfering with content they didn't like.
https://www.eff.org/wp/packet-forgery-isps-report-comcast-affair https://www.eff.org/wp/packet-forgery-isps-report-comcast-af...
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/186576-verizon-caught-throttling-netflix-traffic-even-after-its-pays-for-more-bandwidth https://www.extremetech.com/computing/186576-verizon-caught-...
These network operators are easily swayed by organizations willing to wave money at them. With the repeal everyone expects this kind of behavior to return, and extend as ISP's come up with more creative ways to leverage their networks for financial gain. I don't think anyone would mind, if the results were better networks, but the telecom industry in the US has repeatedly demonstrated that their absolute last priority when it comes to spending their profits is network upgrades. Literally everything else comes first.