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Re:Western Digital is trying to redefine the word “RPM” by dependenttypes on Monday September 07, 2020 @11:42PM (#24405018)
IMO, there should be some regulation where they should be forced to mention the current and maximum allocation that they are willing to make as well as the average/median bandwidth that the active users enjoy per hour.
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Re:Western Digital is trying to redefine the word “RPM” by bleepblorp on Tuesday September 08, 2020 @12:14AM (#24405135)
The UK has a rule which requires ISPs to only advertise speeds achievable by 50% of users during peak periods. Customers are also allowed to leave contracts without penalty if ISPs are unable or unwilling to provide advertised speeds to the end user[0].

Such rules are not within the American Overton window for the usual reasons.

[0] https://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/ask-our-expert/broadband-...

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Re:Western Digital is trying to redefine the word “RPM” by ATsch on Tuesday September 08, 2020 @03:25AM (#24405997)
Germany has a website that lets you automatically file a complaint if your provider doesn't reach 90% of the advertised speed in measurements over two days
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