Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet
by easygenes on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:05PM
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Don't forget about the SpaceX satellite grid going up.
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Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet
by orthecreedence on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:09PM
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This would be a decent competitive alternative if it truly delivers.
My concern would be that this is, once again, a private company on private infrastructure. So although we've added another competitor to the mix (for a grand total of between 1 and 3 in most areas) we would still rely on heavy government regulation to protect Net Neutrality. I don't trust any companies at this point to keep my best interests in mind, whether it's run by Musk or not.
Yes, it is a private company on private infrastructure, but at least it would be competition for existing infrastructure where it exists. That's better than nothing.