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A comment on FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband, future goal of 1gbps [pdf].

Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by xyst on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:18PM (#38104431)
FCC should fix the collusion that happens under the table between ISPs. ISPs tend to avoid entering an area where there is already established service.

So for a majority of people, the ISPs have a de facto monopoly. No need to improve service or customer support.

Also need to overturn legislation at state level which forbids municipal ISPs from being created. This would help break the mini monopolies that ISPs.

Defining standards is fine. But the real issue needs to be fixed.

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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by apex3stoker on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @04:35PM (#38104743)
There is a ISP which provides fibre internet with great upload speed and low price a few miles away. I once called their signup phone number and asked if they could extend their service to my place. They said no because they had an agreement with Comcast not to encroach on each other territories.
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Re:FCC to propose a minimum 100mbps to qualify as broadband,... by xyst on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @05:16PM (#38105410)
how is this not a blatant violation of anti-trust laws?

> The Sherman Act broadly prohibits 1) anticompetitive agreements and 2) unilateral conduct that monopolizes or attempts to monopolize the relevant market.

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