Republicans Trying To Kill Program That Brings Affordable Broadband To The Poor::Last month we noted how a program aimed at helping low income Americans afford broadband was at risk of being dismantled thanks to congressional incompetence and corruption. The FCC program, dubbed the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), was part of the 2021 infrastructure bill. It provides low-income Americans $30 off their monthly broadband bill. 22 million…
We need to nationalize broadband already, or at the very least loft the restrictions placed on localities that forbid a public network option. Several municipal networks around the country (ie Chattanooga) have proven that a public option works exceedingly well, and it’s a shocking discovery what happens to the private companies that actually have to compete: their service improves while their prices drop. The restrictions imposed on municipalities is a blatant example of local, state, and federal corruption.
No way, you do not want the federal or even a state government directly controlling your internet access, especially in the times we live in now.
Okay I’ll feed the troll: How is lifting municipal broadband restrictions letting the government take control?
Pretty sure they meant you don’t want your personal ISP to be the government…But I might’ve read it that way simply because I was thinking the exact same thing.
As long as there’s civilian ISPs in the same coverage area, it’s still totally viable though. I could see it being a net benefit.
You are correct, I meant it as the government as your ISP. I have no qualms with cities or governments paying to have the backbone created and then a utility-like organization/company not directly controlled by the government coming in and running an ISP.