[GRLUG] NOT LINUX - net neutrality

[Philip J. Robar]

On Sep 23, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Michael Mol wrote:

> A more straightforward example might be if Comcast were to interfere
> with traffic coming from Youtube or Netflix. Truth be told, they'd be
> shooting themselves in the head; people would flock over to AT&T's
> ADSL or VDSL. Mobile data companies might leap onto the opportunity
> and promote 'unlimited data' plans in those areas, and steal away
> Comcast's customers. Comcast can't get away with cutting out traffic
> people actually care about, period. The best they can do is provide an
> alternative that's more compelling, so that people stop caring about
> the filtered traffic.

You’re assuming that DSL and wireless are equivalent replacements for cable internet. For most people in the US they’re not. For much of the country both are either not available or are much slower and/or more expensive than cable.

Phil


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