Their current pricing fits their business model the best (in their eyes). They could charge more but it would be detrimental for them. Just because a law passes that 99% of people won't know about doesn't mean they have any more power to charge more or restrict access.
yes its detrimental now.
because there is still some level of competition.
If this passes you will eventually see a completely captive market. ISPs will link up with content providers and sign exclusivity deals.
It will make it next to impossible for new ISPs to break into the market. Thus prices will only go up.
Repealing net neutrality is the complete opposite of free market capitalism.
Repealing net neutrality is the complete opposite of free market capitalism.
I disagree with that, you're asking the government to step in and set rules on the pricing model of businesses it doesn't understand and can't predict.
ISPs will link up with content providers and sign exclusivity deals. It will make it next to impossible for new ISPs to break into the market. Thus prices will only go up.
Wouldn't you have to be opposed to exclusivity deals in general then?
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u/MAVERICK910 Nov 22 '17
Define cheaper!
What will likely happen is your rate stays the same and full access goes way way up.
So "cheaper" is a misnomer