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Internet providers say the FCC should not investigate broadband prices(arstechnica.com)

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Gee, I wonder why 🤔

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intensely_human@lemm.ee
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Oh, Okay

— Broadband “industry”’s FCC bitch

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xenu@kbin.social
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And as usual under our system, they will get their way.

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slazer2au@lemmy.world
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Consumer protection agency is unnecessary says companies known for ripping off consumers with lockin contracts, mid contract price hikes, actively preventing competition, false advertising, and failing to fulfil contracts.

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Froyn@kbin.social
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You left out the part where we gave them a few billion to expand into rural areas. Instead of doing that, they pocketed the money and claimed it was “too hard”.

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rodneylives@kbin.social
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Who even asked them?

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Viking_Hippie@lemmy.worldOP
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The Republican minority of the commission, probably.

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crandlecan@mander.xyz
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Well?? Why??? :)

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Viking_Hippie@lemmy.worldOP
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I’m still wondering. Maybe it’s one of those mysteries that mankind will never solve.

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