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Ask HN: What does the end of net neutrality mean for startups and side projects?
If we're about to see the end of net neutrality in the US, what does that mean for new startups and side projects? Is it going to be harder to gain visibility for new projects?
Are we likely to see more regional growth, with different growth patterns based on the policies of whichever ISP operates in a given user's area?
- sova 9y ago>Will it be harder for newcomers to make it against Big Web Pipes Inc? Yes. >More regional 'net growth? Eh, the speed of electrons is basically the speed of light, so the reach may not be affected all that much.
- japhyr 9y ago>More regional 'net growth? Eh, the speed of electrons is basically the speed of light, so the reach may not be affected all that much. No, by regional growth I was asking what happens if a new project is more visible on one ISP than on another. Right now there are certainly regional effects when promoting a project, but that happens because of regional interest. It seems some ISPs will make original content and projects more restricted than others, simply through differing approaches to how internet "packages" are put together. I can imagine new projects having a harder time gaining visibility in some regions, if emphasis is put on existing services at the ISP level.
- idoh 9y agoIt has to depend on the nature of the site, right? E.g. if you are doing something that is bandwidth heavy then losing NN is going to hurt. But if you are only moving a small amount of bits anyway, then probably no impact.