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FCC commissioner writes op-ed titled, “It’s time for Trump to DOGE the FCC“ (arstechnica.com)
submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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We’re gonna be so fucked. Get ready for shittier experiences with internet providers and cell companies.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 21 hours ago

yeah, this sounds about right. it's predatory af and also the ISPs are usually pretty shit too. Most of these providers charge absolutely insane rates compared to their costs (because they can), and the people paying the ISPs aren't the tenants - it's the HOA or owners, and they don't care that the users are being overcharged, so it just goes on and on.

They often have preferential access to wiring, rack, and roof space, as well as fiber runs, they actively keep other ISPs out of the building.

source: network engineer for an ISP, and deal with these antics daily.