| Carriers Seems to me that the large carriers have already decided that they rule as far as mapping goes. I've been reading how they have been somewhat successful in challenging local ordinances, etc., that try to allow for public owned broadband services. Especially if the locals have figured out how to access a backbone without going through 'them'.
I think 'they' have already decided that baseline BB will cost 60-70 dollars per month for basic speeds.. probably anything up to 6-8 Mbits/sec. Beyond that will be expensive premium services with throttling unless you purchase more bandwidth or get a TV or phone package exclusive to them.
Remember that 'they' are extremely proprietary and only want you to use their entertainment services, so that hulu and other video access points will die.
If they can also 'own' the fiber modem market through patents, then they will have it all.
I, personally, don't have the kind of money the big carriers think is "fair" (for them) just to be able to stream video and other nice things.
It's a pity to live in a country that only rewards capitalism and cares not a whit about 'service' or fair pricing or open access. |
