Re:Broadband Monopolies Push Bill That Would Crush Your Abil...
by rayiner on Friday August 18, 2023 @04:49PM
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> Why do people try to make everything about red versus blue?
In general, blue states have more regulations on building things while red states have less regulations on building things. If you’re wondering why Google, a California company headquartered in the Bay Area, invested in fiber in places like Utah and Texas and Kansas, rather than in its own back yard, it’s worth considering whether red versus blue has something to do with that. And if your theory is that fiber doesn’t get built because of “lobbying”—explain why fiber doesn’t get built in California, where internet companies have all the power (and as you observe, have strong incentives to encourage building fiber).
Re:Broadband Monopolies Push Bill That Would Crush Your Abil...
by mint2 on Friday August 18, 2023 @08:08PM
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Hashtag completely ignores that my example was of google fiber and att fiber both in Irvine CA. Got to score those sweet red team points, facts won’t stop the points!
In general, blue states have more regulations on building things while red states have less regulations on building things. If you’re wondering why Google, a California company headquartered in the Bay Area, invested in fiber in places like Utah and Texas and Kansas, rather than in its own back yard, it’s worth considering whether red versus blue has something to do with that. And if your theory is that fiber doesn’t get built because of “lobbying”—explain why fiber doesn’t get built in California, where internet companies have all the power (and as you observe, have strong incentives to encourage building fiber).