companies controlling our internet?

Nervusbreakdown

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http://gigaom.com/2014/01/14/what-y...ecision-that-just-struck-down-net-neutrality/

The principle behind the phrase “net neutrality” is that internet service providers ofall kindsshould treat data flowing over the open internetequally, withoutgiving preferential treatment to data from one provider or platform. OnTuesday, however, the Federal Communications Commission’s rules governing that kind of behavior were struck down by an appeals courtin Washington, D.C.— as reported by Gigaom’s JeffRoberts —in acase launched by Verizon
 
It's an interesting decision and I can see how both sides of the decision. Making the internet a "common carrier" would be the best solution for the people but then it would hinder investments into future expansion of broadband and undermine the investments already made by carriers. It's a double edged sword. There needs to be regulation but there also needs to be room for providers to innovate. Of course companies bottom is generating revenue. It's a very sensitive area that needs balance. The AT&T "feature" of letting a company pick up the tab for the network usage is very interesting as that seems like the first step of regulating broadband speed. I think a common ground will be reached, at least I hope so.
 
They need to be regulated. In many areas, they have monopoly power as there are no alternatives and not having access to the internet is not an option.
 
Oh it gets better.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidth...esterday-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-gamers/

That’s not the end of it. Take, for example, Playstation Now, Sony’s new game streaming service and sure-to-be data intensive activity. Let’s say one of the cable companies gets a bee in its bonnet about the chatter surrounding Sony’s deal with Viacom to offer non-cable internet TV. Said cable company can throttle up the cost of Sony’s data and effectively choke any effective pricing scheme for Playstation Now.
 
Yep. They could decide that multiplayer gaming slows down their network, and you could be forced to pay a "gaming" premium to them on top of what you pay to your console provider.

Another fun thought is if your ISP is also a TV provider, maybe they block Netflix and other popular streaming services unless you subscribe to their cable TV packages.
 
Nervusbreakdown said:
Oh it gets better.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidth...esterday-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-gamers/

That’s not the end of it. Take, for example, Playstation Now, Sony’s new game streaming service and sure-to-be data intensive activity. Let’s say one of the cable companies gets a bee in its bonnet about the chatter surrounding Sony’s deal with Viacom to offer non-cable internet TV. Said cable company can throttle up the cost of Sony’s data and effectively choke any effective pricing scheme for Playstation Now.
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Shut up, you fool! You are giving Microsoft too many good ideas! :D
 
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