Comment on FCC votes to ban termination fees for cable and satellite services

• foggy@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Kinda but more like on ISPs. Like google paying Comcast to serve their content faster than, say, my website.

  And Like, throttling your connection below what you pay for. Artificial Fast lanes for data. Stuff like that.

  Here’s a gpt summary since we the humans don’t think much anymore:

  The repeal of net neutrality raised several key issues:

  1. Potential for Content Discrimination: Without net neutrality, ISPs could favor certain websites or services through higher speeds or better access, potentially leading to a skewed online ecosystem favoring larger, established companies.

  2. Threat to Free Speech: ISPs could potentially block or throttle access to specific content, which raises concerns about censorship and the free flow of information.

  3. Impact on Competition: Smaller businesses and startups might find it harder to compete if they can’t afford the costs for prioritization, which larger companies can easily pay. This could stifle innovation and market diversity.

  4. Increased Costs for Consumers: There were concerns that ISPs could introduce tiered pricing models, charging extra for access to certain websites or faster speeds, potentially leading to increased internet costs for consumers.

  5. Quality of Service: ISPs might provide faster connections to paying websites, while non-paying sites could suffer from slower speeds, affecting the user experience.

  6. Digital Divide Concerns: The repeal could exacerbate the digital divide. People in rural or economically disadvantaged areas might face limited access to a full range of internet services compared to those in more affluent areas.

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