HBO Go Blocked on PS4 by Comcast, Just Like on PS3

[starcraft]

Wonktonodi said:

starcraft said:
Guys this is a separate issue to net neutrality entirely.

There may be an argument that this violates competition rules, maybe not.

But net neutrality is about prioritizing different activity over ISP connections based on payments for preferential treatment - its more of a fundamental discussion about the right of people to have access to an equitable, fair and even internet.

net neu·tral·i·ty

noun

noun: net neutrality; noun: network neutrality

1. the principle that Internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source, and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites.

I think this is very clearly a net neutrality issue.

As sc94597 just outlined, you're confusing Comcast the cable company with Comcast the ISP.

Comcast the cable company has simply not permitted HBO Go to be delivered on competing devices. I think this is a dirty move, and I think it likely falls afoul of competition law.

But it isn't about net neutrality.