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So, Comcast has successfully used their monopoly position in my area to strong-arm me into lowering my bandwidth usage. Look, I hate Comcast as much as the nex
by shpxnvz 17y ago
So, Comcast has successfully used their monopoly position in my area to strong-arm me into lowering my bandwidth usage.
Look, I hate Comcast as much as the next guy, but they appear to have competition in your area, even if the competitive product isn't as good. You have a choice, but refuse to exercise it.
The reason they can get away with this is because, like most other people, you won't cancel your service over it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging, and I would be paying Comcast too if they would let me, but it really doesn't seem they they are abusing a monopoly in this case.
- devicenull 17y agoDialup is available to just about anyone, so comcast always has competition. What? You don't think dialup and cable are competing, but dialup and DSL are (despite the huge speed differences in both cases)?
- shpxnvz 17y agoHe specifically stated that he has the choice between cable internet and 5mbps DSL, which, while not equal, are certainly comparable. Dial-up is not considered broadband by even the lame FCC definition, therefore I do not consider it competition.
- zain 17y agoThat's fair. I wasn't saying that they were wrongly abusing their position. I was merely lamenting the fact that there's no viable competitors in my area.