[ale] OT: FCC and ISP

[Sean Kilpatrick]

But how do you GET to your ISP of choice?  Right now I have only two 
choices: AT&T and Comcast.  I would think you only have a choice of ISPs 
if you are still using DSL. With DSL today's webpages would take FOREVER 
to load.

Sean

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On Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:51:22 am Damon L. Chesser wrote:
> Not in line as it is not directly responding, but:
> 
> I thought the Freedom Foundation and such were opposed to net
> neutrality?  But it seems that you are saying it is a good thing? I
> would think that market pressures would come to bare as they have in
> cell phone rates:  ie, who carries a contract when you can get
> unlimited for $45 and you just bring a phone?  Seems like ISPs
> would/could do the same thing.  go with an expensive network provider
> or go with Fred's cut rate one size fits all.  Just curious and
> checking out my understanding of the situation.
> 
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