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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by paxys on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:04PM (#38104200)
Bad analogy, because it actually costs more to maintain roads that are used more. ISPs don't have to pay extra if I consume more data packets than my neighbor. Overage charges are just a money grab on their part, nothing more.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by kulahan on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:17PM (#38104417)
Also a bad analogy because the roads are paid for with gas taxes, which WFH workers typically purchase less of
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by dghlsakjg on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:52PM (#38105039)
A minority of US road costs are paid for with gas taxes, and it depends tremendously on the location. https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/states-road-funding...

WFH workers likely pay more per mile travelled in taxes than someone who super-commutes.

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