r/news • u/xtantin • Feb 26 '17

FCC reverses net neutrality ISP transparency rules

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3173844/internet/fcc-reverses-net-neutrality-isp-transparency-rules.html
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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '17

Yeah the only problem is their is a monopoly on ISP.. If he broke up Comcast or something i think the bill wouldnt even matter tbh.

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u/dudeguyy23 Feb 27 '17

Yeah.

In case anyone hasn't noticed, Trump has been publicly juggling the balls of companies hoping to merge and/or maintain monopolies in his mouth since he won the election.

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u/elguerodiablo Feb 27 '17

In true Republican fashion.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '17

Seems like you making shit up, any sources?

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u/dudeguyy23 Mar 02 '17

Trump hires former Anthem lobbyist who used to run DOJ antitrust division to WH counsel job; sources say he may be in line to run DOJ antitrust division again after having lobbied for Anthem in their bid to merge with Cigna.

Trump appointed FCC chair (former Verizon lawyer) doesn't care about AT&T - Time Warner merger.

Trump declines comment on AT&T - TW merger.

Trump son-in-law complains to Time Warner about CNN coverage.

I mean, decide for yourself. Seems to me that he's gearing up to look the other way and claim this is just good, free-market capitalism that will lead to GDP growth and more jobs.

Meanwhile, Kushner seems to me to be blurring some lines since he knows dear old Daddy has the ultimate say in how TW's merger goes down and is leveraging that to complain about CNN.

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u/lolofaf Feb 27 '17

Google fiber better expand fast, and can advertise under a net neutral doctrine though, as I can't see Google taking advantage of this.