Disgusting

[leemajors]

Despite trailing the rest of the world in broadband speeds. I can't believe people in NC aren't railing about this garbage:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/22/nc-governor-will-let-cable-backed-bill-restricting-municipal-bro/

[MannyIsGod]

Fucking ridiculous.

[TDMVPDPOY]

a monopoly cryin over govt backing new startup ISP companies lmao, tell me something new....

maybe if they dont provide shitty products and services at ripped off prices, maybe consumers wouldnt be leaving by the hordes to better competition

[vander]

a monopoly cryin over govt backing new startup ISP companies lmao, tell me something new....

maybe if they dont provide shitty products and services at ripped off prices, maybe consumers wouldnt be leaving by the hordes to better competition

in what way is it better if it relies on taxpayer money? just because you aren't paying for your cheap internet doesn't mean it actually costs less

[ElNono]

in what way is it better if it relies on taxpayer money? just because you aren't paying for your cheap internet doesn't mean it actually costs less

In that private companies also rely on taxpayer money and they charge you more for a shittier service and in most cases holding a monopoly.

[leemajors]

in what way is it better if it relies on taxpayer money? just because you aren't paying for your cheap internet doesn't mean it actually costs less

This is more about big ISPs having politicians in their hip pocket to smack down any and all reasonably priced competition.

[resistanze]

lol turning into Canada.

[TDMVPDPOY]

whats the point of advertising 100mb speeds, when they can throttle you on the other end...

it makes no difference...ur still gettin shitted on