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mornelithe on 28 February 2014
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Normchacho said:
mornelithe said:
HEMSTAR said:
Normchacho said:
Oh F-off Verizon. The U.S. already pays way too much the internet as it is.

Also, there is no way this is a "people who use the internet more should pay more" This is a "were going to raise prices, starting with people who use the internet the most."

The U.S pays nothing compared to the majority of the world.

That's mainly because the rest of the world you're referring to, isn't as covered in broadband as the US.  However, if you compare the countries with US level broadband access or higher, yes, the US on average pays more per month for connectivity.  And it's mainly because the Federal Government has contracts with the biggest telecomm providers in the country (Time Warner, ATT, Verizon, Comcast etc...), which makes it impossible (or close too it) for smaller startups to gain any headway in States.

You know what the worst part is? There is a cheaper, faster, and more reliable alternative that telecomm providers are fighting tooth and nail to stop.

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2012-12-27/u-s-internet-users-pay-more-for-slower-service

Of course they will, just like the auto industry has fought tooth and nail over carbon emissions and energy efficient vehicles.  They've cornered the market, and want to keep it that way.