Posted on Feb 26, 2015
How do you feel about the new FCC regulations for the internet?
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After a massive campaign by millions of Americans, and staunch opposition from the major Telecoms, the FCC recently approved a major change in how the internet is handled, bringing in protections for "net neutrality". There seems to be some confusion on what exactly that, and this ruling means. What's your take?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/02/26/fcc-approves-net-neutrality-rules/24053057/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/02/26/fcc-approves-net-neutrality-rules/24053057/
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I like Net Neutrality. I've heard a lot about it over the recent past - on the radio mainly. In addition to allowing streaming services, it's important to the less fortunate among us who may not have reliable Internet or would not be able to afford the increase in prices that the Internet providers might put in place. In this case, I think some regulation is a very good thing. I think this is a big step in the right direction.
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MSgt Chris Adams
Less fortunate with reliable internet? Who? My internet is just fine. I pay for the level of connectivity I want. I have the CHOICE of DSL or cable and then the choice of speed after that. Even further, if I choose, I could simply do everything from my phone. Choice, plain and simple is what is now going to be regulated.
Government is not happy unless they are controlling something. The FCC has basically been irrelevant with the advent of the Internet and mobile communications devices. MAJ Carl Ballinger is correct, the Internet is not a utility. It is a privately sold service provided in different capacities to people who want to buy it. It is an add-on, an option, not required for life tool.
Electricity, needed. Water, needed. Sewage, gas, and trash hauling needed. Hence their classification as a utility. Internet, nope.
Government is not happy unless they are controlling something. The FCC has basically been irrelevant with the advent of the Internet and mobile communications devices. MAJ Carl Ballinger is correct, the Internet is not a utility. It is a privately sold service provided in different capacities to people who want to buy it. It is an add-on, an option, not required for life tool.
Electricity, needed. Water, needed. Sewage, gas, and trash hauling needed. Hence their classification as a utility. Internet, nope.
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CW5 (Join to see), our “less fortunate” in this country tend to do better than the middle class in many other nations. Since when has internet become a necessity? Food, water, clothing, shelter, and a basic education is all I would consider basic needs in this country. Access to Facebook is NOT on the list.
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There’s already a conspiracy theory brewing over net neutrality
Conservatives convinced of a cover-up are demanding to see the full regulations now.
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Very little --- if for no other reason than it will be tied up in the courts for years!
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
There’s already a conspiracy theory brewing over net neutrality
Conservatives convinced of a cover-up are demanding to see the full regulations now.
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