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The congested Tata links are a problem. I am close to dumping Comcast and going with the other monopoly (DSL via telco) but am not sure how switching between t

The congested Tata links are a problem. I am close to dumping Comcast and going with the other monopoly (DSL via telco) but am not sure how switching between two companies in what is essentially a duopoly helps things... They are not common carriers, but, they are given protection similar to common carrier in both the DMCA and certain other laws/regs that cover similar ground.

Locke1689 16y ago
They are not common carriers, but, they are given protection similar to common carrier in both the DMCA and certain other laws/regs that cover similar ground. The protection is similar but the concept is completely different. Common carrier is based on providing a public or general service and, in return, being indemnified from certain damages. ISPs have no such requirements or responsibilities, they just have complete indemnity. You seem to think they have a responsibility to not discriminate. They don't. They never have. That's what net neutrality is trying to do, but until then they're basically free and clear.