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The situation is far more like not being able to choose another broadband provider, with network effects taking the place of local cable regulations. I can pic
by stcredzero 8y ago
The situation is far more like not being able to choose another broadband provider, with network effects taking the place of local cable regulations.
I can picture a scenario where some sites have an insurmountable advantage because of compromised network neutrality. I'm very sure that in that case, the winners would be crowing about how, "the market has spoken," when the reality is that the market is broken.
- SilasX 8y agoAnd yes, a broadband (often) would be an example of a monopoly provider. My point was that, "gosh, we want a better alternative" is not necessarily a reasonable desire or evidence of monopoly power.
- stcredzero 8y ago"Gosh, we want a better alternative, but alternatives keep on getting squashed," is a pretty strong indicator. Doesn't every monopoly claim that the situation is due to market forces and that they're not a monopoly?