Internet providers say the FCC should not investigate broadband prices

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/internet-providers-say-the-fcc-should-not-investigate-broadband-prices/amp/

Gee, I wonder why 🤔

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slazer2au@lemmy.world · 67 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Consumer protection agency is unnecessary says companies known for ripping off consumers with lockin contracts, mid contract price hikes, actively preventing competition, false advertising, and failing to fulfil contracts.

Froyn@kbin.social · 34 pts · 2y

You left out the part where we gave them a few billion to expand into rural areas. Instead of doing that, they pocketed the money and claimed it was "too hard".

WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world · 61 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Murderer says investigating murders unnecessary

kescusay@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y

Fox insists henhouse is safe.

rodneylives@kbin.social · 34 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Who even asked them?

Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world · 22 pts · 2y

The Republican minority of the commission, probably.

intensely_human@lemm.ee · 14 pts · 2y

Oh, Okay

— Broadband “industry”’s FCC bitch

xenu@kbin.social · 8 pts · 2y

And as usual under our system, they will get their way.

crandlecan@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Well?? Why??? :)

Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y

I'm still wondering. Maybe it's one of those mysteries that mankind will never solve.