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Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet by easygenes on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:05PM (#14370092)
Don't forget about the SpaceX satellite grid going up.
Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet by orthecreedence on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:09PM (#14370149)
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.

Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet by kbenson on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:22PM (#14370241)
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.
Re:One Step Closer to a Closed Internet by falcolas on Thursday May 18, 2017 @03:14PM (#14370184)
If it's more reliable than satellite TV has proven to be, and has a reasonable latency, then yeah. Another competitor will be quite welcome, especially in rural areas.