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They are literally the only provider for a large number of Americans. Many Americans only have 1 provider. It's been proven numerous times that they raise rates
by cannonedhamster 9y ago
They are literally the only provider for a large number of Americans. Many Americans only have 1 provider. It's been proven numerous times that they raise rates if competition doesn't exist and lower them when it does. You'd literally have to be willfully ignorant of the facts to say that Comcast won't just add fees because they can. They've done it numerous times already.
- legitster 9y agoThat's my whole point. Comcast is already charging you for whatever they want. If they think everyone in their area will pay an extra $15 for Netflix, they will just raise everyone's price by $15. Bundling and tiering not required.
- bo1024 9y agoAh, but what if only half the people want to pay an extra $15 for Netflix? If they raise everyone's price by $15, the other half will cancel service or go to a lower tier. So this won't work. However, without net neutrality, they can charge the Netflix-watchers $15 more and not charge the other people any more.