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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by jader201 on Monday September 01, 2025 @09:44AM (#45092655)
Depending on where you live, a lot of times you don’t many to choose from. Maybe 2-3, but sometimes only one with fast enough speeds that it becomes the only option.
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by account42 on Monday September 01, 2025 @11:58AM (#45093809)
We're talking about participating in society not Netflix. There are a lot more options for that, including mobile and even good old dial up.
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by Retric on Monday September 01, 2025 @10:45AM (#45093042)
Where?

Cellphone providers + Starlink mean there’s more than 3 options in basically every US home.

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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by mothballed on Monday September 01, 2025 @10:47AM (#45093070)
Even in places without those, there are a ton of little hamlets in BFE around me that have one guy that gets fiber from wherever is cheapest, then runs a point-to-point directional antenna relay system to a home-brew ISP.
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Re:We should have the ability to run any code we want on har... by fsflover on Monday September 01, 2025 @09:56AM (#45092706)
So they are effectively utilities and must be regulated accordingly.
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