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> However, the same group of people who support net neutrality complain that data caps are also unfair. I haven't noticed that - I have noticed opposition to
by ashtonbaker 6y ago
> However, the same group of people who support net neutrality complain that data caps are also unfair.
I haven't noticed that - I have noticed opposition to other anti-consumer business practices, like inaccurately calling a plan "unlimited data", or pushing low-income people into capped data plans and charging excessive per-GB overage fees. I think a plan like you're suggesting is perfectly compatible with net neutrality goals - I just think there's not much of a market. But Google Fi is pretty close - as in not throttled and constant per-GB prices, and you can get extra sim cards for free for your other devices.
> Notice that "unlimited data" is once again, however inaccurate as it is, nearly the only way to buy wireless service in 2020.
Note that this is not the case in situations where bandwidth is actually scarce, such as satellite internet plans.
I think you're saying that these businesses have externalized the cost of bandwidth to consumers. I agree that ISPs charge a ridiculous amount, but are you sure this is actually the reason? I would have assumed it's more due to the lack of alternative providers that most in the US face.