What I don't get is why are all major ISP in USA for getting rid of net neutrality but then in their statements say that anyone that would throttle costumers would be a fool because of public outcry. So why the fuck are you for getting rid of something that is for protecting consumers against an ISP for doing something so stupid? It's like saying I'm for getting rid of any penalties for stealing. Stealing is stupid and should be dealt with but I suspect that there would be enough public outcry if anyone did steal. Thus this would prevent anyone from stealing in the first place, and if you do steal as long as you announce it then it is fine.
Broadband providers are promising to be on their best behavior. Comcast said it doesn't and won't block, throttle or discriminate against lawful content. AT&T said that "all major ISPs have publicly committed to preserving an open internet" and that any ISP "foolish" enough to manipulate what's available online for customers will be "quickly and decisively called out." Verizon said that "users should be able to access the internet when, where, and how they choose."
Some critics don't put much weight on those promises, noting that many providers have previously used their networks to disadvantage rivals. For example, the Associated Press in 2007 found Comcast was blocking some file-sharing. AT&T blocked Skype and other internet calling services on its network on the iPhone until 2009.
But others suggest fear of a public uproar will help restrain egregious practices such as blocking and throttling. "I'm not sure there's any benefit to them doing that," said Sohn. "It's just going to get people angry at them for no good reason. They don't monetize that."
https://www.voanews.com/a/fcc-net-neutrality-rules/4131477.html
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