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Re:Labour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UK by ablation on Friday November 15, 2019 @09:54AM (#21545263)
Presumably taxing people more to support them? I don't have a dog in this fight. But probably wise not to infer there aren't negative consequences if all bar one broadband companies get shuttered in a country.
Re:Labour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UK by cyborgx7 on Friday November 15, 2019 @09:59AM (#21545289)
I would gladly vote for paying all employees of all ISPs their current salary from taxes for a while, if it meant free, nationalized fast fiber in every home.
Re:Labour pledges free broadband for all homes and firms in UK by entropea on Friday November 15, 2019 @10:35AM (#21545646)
Creates more jobs, spreads knowledge, enables entertainment, connects the world. I'd say it's a great investment anywhere for society.