| Of Course They Oppose Openness Glad to see an FCC that finally works for us and not the telcos and ISPs. Their is a big difference between managing a network's bandwidth and net neutrality. On AT&T/iPhone, Google Voice was removed and rejected, it uses no big bandwidth and even uses cell minutes - BLOCKED.
Skype and other VoIP uses no more bandwidth than a service like Pandora, but it is blocked off AT&T's network. Carriers need to stop blocking services they just don't like - these are the PUBLIC airwaves! We need an open Internet, not one controlled by a select few companies that want to dictate what can run on it.
Innovation should not be stifled by ISPs and carriers WE PAY for bandwidth. Stop the filters NOW! I am a conservative that does not agree with the Obama administration on much, but this time they got it right! |
|
openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | said by digiprod :
these are the PUBLIC airwaves! That companies have paid handsomely to lease for their use.said by digiprod :
We need an open Internet, not one controlled by a select few companies that want to dictate what can run on it. And we have an open internet. Don't like the restrictions of your particular service provider? Change providers. There are several wireless providers spanning most of this country.said by digiprod :
Innovation should not be stifled by ISPs and carriers WE PAY for bandwidth. Be careful with your words. You pay for service, not bandwidth. I'm sure the providers would be willing to let you do whatever you desire if you're willing to pay for bandwidth  |
|
jsuboh
join:2002-06-13
Earlimart, CA | said by openbox9:said by digiprod :
these are the PUBLIC airwaves! That companies have paid handsomely to lease for their use. Actually, we as consumer pay for the network by subscribing to their services - If we did not pay a dime, they would not invest a dime. If we did not pay them to provide a service, they would not exist. |
|
 GbcueAlmost P.E.Premium
join:2001-09-30
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:8 | reply to openbox9
Do you know how long these leases last? |
|
GbcueAlmost P.E.Premium
join:2001-09-30
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:8 Reviews:
 ·AT&T U-Verse
| reply to jsuboh
said by jsuboh:said by openbox9:said by digiprod :
these are the PUBLIC airwaves! That companies have paid handsomely to lease for their use. Actually, we as consumer pay for the network by subscribing to their services - If we did not pay a dime, they would not invest a dime. If we did not pay them to provide a service, they would not exist. Ha, you invest lots of dimes, but they (providers) still don't invest a dime.
--
My BLOG!
Black Friday Ads |
|
iansltx
join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
kudos:2 | reply to openbox9
AT&T and Verizon got free 850 spectrum way back when. Just sayin'. |
|
openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to jsuboh
That's how businesses operate. Am I missing your point? |
|
openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
kudos:2 | reply to Gbcue
The recent 700 MHz license period is for 10 years if I'm not mistaken. |
|
|
|
 baineschile2600 ways to livePremium
join:2008-05-10
Sterling Heights, MI | reply to openbox9
Agreed wholeheartedly with this. When you lease a car, you dont get unlimited miles; as it affects the bottom line for the leasing company. |
|
| I don't want unlimited miles. I just want to go to my local mechanic, coffee shop, grocery store, etc with the car I bought. I'd rather not be forced to go to Ford or an affiliated company for everything I do with that car. |
|
 NOVA_GuyObamaCare Kills AmericansPremium
join:2002-03-05 | reply to baineschile
When you lease a car, does your lease stipulate that you must only use gasoline purchased from the auto manufacturer? Or does it stipulate that you can only drive on interstates, and are prohibited from running the vehicle on dirt roads? Or that you can't drive it into the states of Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and California? Of course not-- that would be just plain silly.
To me, an ISP telling you that you can use their video streaming app, but not another's, is similar to the above scenarios. If AT&T allows one video streaming app to run on one type of handset on their network, then it should be fair game to use other video streaming apps on all handsets on their network.
If you're paying for access to the internet with a 5GB monthly cap, that essentially means that you're paying for the right to flow 5GB worth of data through their pipes each month. It is disingenuous of them to sell 5GB worth of access but place enough restrictions on what you can do to essentially limit you to several hundred megs at most. Perhaps the next publicity campaign that AT&T runs should read "AT&T: The Michael Moore of Wireless Service". That just about sums it up: lie, cheat, and screw your customers as much as possible to increase your bottom line.
I'll agree with what one of the previous posters said... There isn't much I agree with the Obama administration on, but I do agree with them on net neutrality. It is time for these companies to stop hiding behind the "Bandwidth hog! You'll take the network down!" ruse and actually spend some of those billions in profit upgrading their networks.
--
It's simple: Obama is lying about health care. His plans require rationing, and openly fund abortions and euthanization. And his continued association with ACORN only shows that he supports its illegal and immoral activities. Remove Obama from office now. |
|
