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SeaJ to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 11 months ago

ISPs seeking government handouts try to avoid offering low-cost broadband

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ISPs seeking government handouts try to avoid offering low-cost broadband

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SeaJ to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 11 months ago
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Despite getting subsidies, ISPs oppose $30 plans for people with low incomes.
  • @ShepherdPie@midwest.social
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    I’m surprised they’re allowed to do with with Comcast being headquartered in Philly.

    • @ayyy@sh.itjust.works
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      A lot of giant corporations don’t shit where they eat. They treat the locals well so that they continue to get favorable legislation passed.

    • @technocrit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      Pittsburgh is like 5 hours from Philly.

      • @ShepherdPie@midwest.social
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        I’d assume they have the whole state locked down via the state legislature.

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