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What happens if they decide to just pay your default judgement of $900 (or whatever it amounts to) and then ban you from being a customer of theirs for life? If
by chongli 7y ago
What happens if they decide to just pay your default judgement of $900 (or whatever it amounts to) and then ban you from being a customer of theirs for life? If they are the only broadband ISP in your area then what do you do?
- 0xEFF 7y agoThey couldn’t because they’re a public utility in this situation.
- chongli 7y agoSo then you sue them in order to get an injunction to restore service? But that is no longer in the realm of small claims court. That means they can bring in their corporate lawyers and tie you up in court for years. Suddenly your $900 windfall turns into a massive liability you can no longer afford.
- jandrese 7y agoWho is going to stop them? The FCC? You think Ajit Pai is going to side with the customer on anything?
- mbreese 7y agoI think they'd only be a public utility with respect to phone service. For internet service, you'd probably be out of luck.