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Re:Net Neutrality Day of Action: Help Preserve the Open Inte... by mirekrusin on Wednesday July 12, 2017 @03:01PM (#14755508)
Yes, it would cost them a lot, billions probably, as it would be unconstitutional action. They would be forced to close the shop if they continued.

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It could however work if they throttle priority isp traffic to counterbalance.

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Re:Net Neutrality Day of Action: Help Preserve the Open Inte... by sloppycee on Wednesday July 12, 2017 @03:14PM (#14755651)
> unconstitutional

How? Google is a private individual/company; they can deny anyone service, so long as the reason is not discriminating against a protected class.

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Re:Net Neutrality Day of Action: Help Preserve the Open Inte... by Nomentatus on Wednesday July 12, 2017 @05:36PM (#14756923)
or using their market power to extend a monopoly.
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