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I think the solution to networks throttling certain traffic isn't regulation, but competition. Rather than have a lot of rules governing what kind of traffic IS
by flip12 15y ago
I think the solution to networks throttling certain traffic isn't regulation, but competition. Rather than have a lot of rules governing what kind of traffic ISP's can and can't throttle, make federal regulations that require the last mile of cable be public property, lease-able to everybody. If the barrier to entry to becoming an ISP goes down, then the problem should solve itself.
- MichaelSalib 15y agoThe last time the government tried that, we got the Telecom Deformation Act of 1996. Given the spectacular success that was, what exactly makes you think that trying to do the exact same thing now would lead to a better outcome? Is the idea that Comcast and Verizon will, out of the goodness of their hearts, abandon all lobbying efforts and fire all their lawyers instead of lobbying and suing like crazy? Do you think that large corporations LOVE competition?