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> Internet service should be a public utility at this point, or at least ISPs should be much more heavily regulated. Then we can have as great a service as goi
by a_gnostic 3y ago
> Internet service should be a public utility at this point, or at least ISPs should be much more heavily regulated.
Then we can have as great a service as going to the DMV.
How about instead abolishing local monopolies by allowing anyone to run an ISP? Worked great for Romania(1).
1. https://old.reddit.com/r/Romania/comments/gkkt4b/why_is_the_internet_so_fast_in_romania/ https://old.reddit.com/r/Romania/comments/gkkt4b/why_is_the_...
- awesomeideas 3y agoThat would be wonderful! Most DMV stuff can be accomplished online in seconds, and if the task has to be done in person I can schedule my time and wait in a virtual line. I hope someday private companies will be able to match the government in efficiency
- a_gnostic 3y agoWhelp, my experience is waiting 6h in line, despite doing all of the above, because there's only one DMV, and they know they've got you by the cojones. Damn monopolies, amirite?
- k8svet 3y agoThe difference, of course, being that I can't startup a private enterprise offering my own license, certifying folks to be on the road. Whereas the existing of municipal or public infra would not preclude the existence of private competition. They'd just actually have to compete.
- happymellon 3y agoYou might be on to something. The UK online government portal is excellent, so much better than dealing with BT. I would love an internet service that is as great as our government.
- mplewis 3y agoMy city runs symmetric gigabit fiber internet. It’s the best option in town, the best internet within a hundred miles, and cheaper than Charter or Xfinity ever were. Government utility internet consistently beats commercial options.