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PoliticAverse

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7. According to the articles I've seen Netflix was paying Cogent for internet access but

Reply to Armstead (Reply #5)

Sun Feb 23, 2014, 08:17 PM

Feb 2014

wanted more direct access to it's customers so now it is bypassing Cogent and paying Comcast
for more direct access. Do people think providers like Netflix get free Internet access?

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Netflix Caves.....Let the Internet Extortion Begin! [View all] Armstead Feb 2014 OP

So Netflix is paying because 'net neutrality' didn't work for them and they want more bandwith PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #1

Opening the gate to internet becoming just like cable Armstead Feb 2014 #5

According to the articles I've seen Netflix was paying Cogent for internet access but PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #7

kick Armstead Feb 2014 #2

Comcast: Definition of assholes. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #3

I thought the Netflix Caves are where they keep the GOOD movies hidden. Beartracks Feb 2014 #4

Netflix was paying Cogent for Internet access, if they pay Comcast the same or less why would rates PoliticAverse Feb 2014 #8

Netflix has always been a corporate shill. defacto7 Feb 2014 #6