#NetNeutrality #InternetFreedom #CableLobby #Litigation #Throttling #Blocking
π The Cable Lobby’s Stance on Net Neutrality π‘
The Cable Lobby has recently made headlines with their vow to engage in “years of litigation” in order to avoid any bans on blocking and throttling internet speeds. This controversial move has raised concerns among consumers and advocates of net neutrality. Here’s a breakdown of the situation and some recommendations for how to navigate these potential changes.
## The Cable Lobby’s Argument
The Cable Lobby argues that regulations on blocking and throttling inhibit their ability to manage network traffic effectively. They claim that without the ability to prioritize certain types of traffic, overall network performance will suffer. Additionally, they argue that bans on blocking could infringe on their rights as private companies to control access to their services.
## Potential Impact on Consumers
If the Cable Lobby is successful in avoiding bans on blocking and throttling, consumers could face several negative consequences, including:
– Slower internet speeds for certain websites or services
– Limited access to competitive alternatives
– Higher prices for faster speeds or unrestricted access
## Recommendations for Consumers
In light of the Cable Lobby’s stance on net neutrality, here are some recommendations for consumers to protect their internet freedoms:
1. Stay Informed: Keep up to date on the latest developments in net neutrality and how they may affect your internet experience.
2. Support Advocacy Groups: Join or donate to organizations that advocate for net neutrality and consumer rights.
3. Consider Alternative Providers: Look into smaller, independent internet service providers that prioritize net neutrality and fair access.
## Conclusion
The Cable Lobby’s vow to engage in “years of litigation” to avoid bans on blocking and throttling is a concerning development for supporters of net neutrality. By staying informed and supporting advocacy efforts, consumers can work to protect their internet freedoms in the face of potential challenges from powerful lobbyists.
#NetNeutrality #InternetFreedom #CableLobby #Litigation #Throttling #Blocking
Time to nationalize that infrastructure then.
Corps getting the government to screw over the people (again) and monetize every single little aspect of our lives!
Fuck Agent Pie and his Giant Ass Reeseβs Mug
like how they all think there’s some finite amount of internet to go around.
one way or the other they are going to litigate for years… it’s how businesses are these days: suck dry whatever they can.. only approach to take is to call their ‘bluff.’ Otherwise they will take their litigation resources and use them in some other anti-social way
Iβve said it before and Iβll say it again β local libraries should run ISPs – all that money going directly into funding a community center and not Comcast
Isnβt the internet considered an essential service? Why not nationalize the industry?
I don’t get it. It’s a utility. The capitol a expenditures have been and are being written off for decades now. Sure, maintenance is a thing, but the game that cable companies are paying is completely anti-consumer.
The vast majority of Americans would rather deal with a municipal-level utility and all of the bureaucratic BS rather than the constant changes of service, sneaky price increases and other methods used to pump up profits and executive bonuses.
I remember the first net neutrality fight, where half of the big companies on the internet banded together to help keep it alive.
I also remember the second net neutrality fight. Where those same companies sat by the sidelines and watched it die because they had gotten big enough to pay whatever fees the ISPs were going to ask.
Congress could counter with a calculated investment in muni ftth in any area where it doesn’t already exiat, run by the postal service under their mandate to create a low cost communication system nationwide.
Too bad they’re all owned by telecom money, eh?
Does this mean we can finally get internet reclassified as a utility? Along with all the consumer protections that entails?
Bottlenecks are mostly man-made.
We have the capacity to exceed broadband limits but the industry sets those standards in place to create a business model which no longer makes sense.
The internet is too important to have a βpay per channelβ subscription model.
uhhhh OK? Uncle Sam has more time and money than every ISP on the planet combined, wow such a threat
Funny how they’ve got unlimited funds to lobby. They raise prices all the time. We don’t know what we’re actually paying for. Absolutely no transparency about the fees. Cable has no problem taking tax payer money and funneling it to the top. They get tax payer money and there’s nobody overseeing how the money is spent. But there’s no oversight to any company getting a tax payer handout.
They are just praying they get a conservative administration before their lawsuit options run out, so they can go lobby for the ability to continue to screw customersβ¦ because something, something, itβs good for every to deregulate and let massive corporations decide what the terms areβ¦ because something something, they know betterβ¦ boom, trickle down.
Wouldn’t it be so funny that these rules set in place by the FCC were, in fact, absolute? Wouldn’t it also be funny if the rules weren’t up to interpretation by a judge who could potentially be in the pocket of big cable? Gee, America’s really cool.
Nationalize it.
Fuck that shit. Break up these god damn monopolies.
Fuck Comcast. I stopped using them as soon as Frontier came to my neighborhood. Now, Frontier isn’t perfect, but at least they don’t throttle or have data caps like Shitcast.
I don’t want heavy-handed regulations. I want **heaviest-handed regulations**.
The ISPs blatant lies about how this will ruin the Internet for consumers pisses me off so much. Like yeah if you pour all your money and resources into lobbying and fighting it instead of investing in infrastructure, and then raise prices claiming it’s because of government regulations even though its not actually creating any issues or additional cost. They also lie about competition and repeatedly how they regulate themselves to be competitive. It’s a complete lie. Many if not most areas have one major ISP and other options are not available or not viable! I’m moving soon and currently have Verizon fiber optic. I’m getting 300 Mbps for $44 a month. At the new location I can get at most 50 Mbps for $90 per month which is absolutely insane. Comcast offers $500 Mbps for $50 so I will be forced to use them to have any decent internet.
Fuck these lying ass corporations. They don’t give a shit about consumers, only the bottom line and will lie as much as possible to avoid any type of regulation to prevent them from screwing over consumers.
Exactly why internet should be regulated as a public utility.
Then I guess the government should cut down on tax breaks and federal subsidies for them to pay their ceos (the money is for building and expanding infrastructure, but clearly that’s not where it’s been going)
>The NCTA said in another statement that the FCC “is pushing unnecessary regulation that will slam the brakes on Internet for all and deny millionsβespecially in rural areasβthe important opportunities that high-speed Internet brings.”
When the giant companies and their lobbyist’s are saying regulation is unnecessary, there probably needs to be more regulation. Back when Net Neutrality was repealed, all the ISP’s and cell providers were saying they would never do the things Net Neutrality blocked anyway… Within a year or two, most were doing things that would have violated Net Neutrality if it was still in place.
Thereβs a new fiber company building out in my town. I canβt wait for them to reach my neighborhood so I can tell Comcast to fuck off.
The cable monopoly lobby, because that’s really what they are. They don’t ever compete against one another, but they damn well will collaborate and gang up to keep their bottom line padded.