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cross-posted from: https://vlemmy.net/post/152995

Alternative published title: AT&T/Verizon lobby group pushes for payments from Big Tech

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[–] AnotherPerson 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We need municipal and public utility broadband.

[–] sadreality@kbin.social 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

We sure do but the ISP lobby does not permit it and instead they are able to funnel taxpayer money into executive and shareholder pockets. See comment above.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

They don't always succeed.

Sitting comfortably in Longmont, Colorado

[–] Realtrain@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Can confirm, we have it and it's fantastic. Super reliable symmetrical gigabit for $60/month

[–] AnotherPerson 2 points 1 year ago

Agreed. I have the same deal.