U.S. appeals court kills net neutrality

[Swede Atlanta]

24. Choice?

Really? The judges on that court are obviously totally oblivious to what is going on out in the market.

1. Providers dominate markets
- In my market in Atlanta we only have two "real" choices; ATT (slowwww DSL) and Comcast (which is what I have). There are other competitors but speed and reliability are questionable
- In many smaller markets there are even fewer competitors

2. Providers 'collude'
- They are all going to do the same thing - potentially restrict access based on content or add fees. For example they know online porn is popular so they might add an additional charge for viewing porn sites. As well they will find every way to limit your ability to, for example, stream a movie when you want.

3. ISPs are in fact "commodity" providers
- I don't understand why telecommunications have not become commodities and as such are subject to public service regulation. They are in fact commodities of what have become "essential" services just like water and electricity
- Some will argue that classifying them as commodities subject to PS oversight would quash innovation. Well let's see how the ISPs respond. I expect to see a 20% increase in my internet bill this year with new restrictions on bandwidth and content.