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There will always be a server or router between your box and the internet. Whoever owns it can decide to disconnect you any time.
by teucris 4y ago
There will always be a server or router between your box and the internet. Whoever owns it can decide to disconnect you any time.
- nullc 4y agoFurther down the stack is much more likely to be deemed a common carrier. The exact status depends on where you are and there is more than one piece of ongoing litigation over it (e.g. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7987167/american-cable-association-v-becerra/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7987167/american-cable-... ). But traditionally your statement is why common carrier status has existed. Even without the stronger protection of common carrier laws providers further down the stack are much less likely to take action against you. The difference in probabilities matters even though when it isn't as strong as clear protection under the law.