Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access
by codexb on Friday April 05, 2024 @10:57AM
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The thing is, what is a luxury to some is an “essential utility” to others. How many people really need gigabit internet? Is that “essential”? 20 years ago you might have been arguing that cable television was essential.
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Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access
by itishappy on Friday April 05, 2024 @11:05AM
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I don't think many TV consumers relied on it for their income.
Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access
by codexb on Friday April 05, 2024 @11:08AM
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I mean, contractors rely on distributors like Home Depot for their income, that doesn't mean they have a right to Home Depot's in the middle of nowhere just because they want to work there.
Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access
by altacc on Friday April 05, 2024 @01:51PM
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Cable TV was never a primary method of accessing government services, banking, interactive education during the pandemic, etc...
They don't need gigabit internet but for large numbers rural residents even normal 25Mbps broadband isn't available.