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Right, which is why I'm confused at the parent's claim that "Of course a tiny regional co-op ISP doesn't cost much. It's simpler!" They seem to be confusing abs
by wolfgang42 8y ago
Right, which is why I'm confused at the parent's claim that "Of course a tiny regional co-op ISP doesn't cost much. It's simpler!" They seem to be confusing absolute costs with the cost per customer, which is the number that's actually relevant for ISPs' users.
Since I wrote my comment, the above comment has been expanded and now seems to be arguing that the reason ISPs are so expensive is because they're paying costs associated with being a media conglomerate (which sounds plausible), and that this is somehow perfectly normal and consumers shouldn't be upset that the cost of their network access is higher (which makes no sense to me at all).
- peterwwillis 8y agoSorry, I wrote both comments and expanded on them. It's multiple things. It's costs associated with other business interests, it's logistical and operational costs, it's a whole lot of things. My main point is that it is naive to compare a tiny isp to a gigantic one, because the tiny one doesn't have remotely as many extra considerations or costs. Of course consumers should be concerned about costs. I personally think they should lobby for municipal ISPs! But I'm also saying you can't say "oh my internet is too expensive compared to the tiny isp". Your internet is probably accurately priced considering who you're getting it from.
- zAy0LfpBZLC8mAC 8y agoIn other words: Everything is always accurately priced because there always is a reason for why the price is what it is. Not exactly a helpful way to think about things if you want to understand them, is it?