RIP Net Neutrality
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The idea that att (and nokia?) will stop building out simply because of NN is pure propaganda and grand standing. Of course they want to be able to charge more, that's how business works - the only one they look out for are their shareholders, nothing for the general populace. That's fine, that's capitalism, and that's when we need the gov't to step in on behalf of the people.
We already pay huge amounts for lesser technology (compared to other developed nations). Att (and nokia?) will continue to improve their networks or they'll get left behind. That's capitalism too and it works. Competition is what should breed improvements, not monopolies and artificial increases in cost.
As a small business owner, I am relieved. I would have been one of those hurt as I can't get leverage like a Netflix, so Comcast could continue to increase costs (or Att) to whatever they want.
We really need more competition. I don't know of anywhere that has more than one cable provider.