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    I cannot grok its fullnes leemajors's Avatar
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    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/n...municipal-bro/
    Last edited by leemajors; 05-22-2011 at 09:16 AM.

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    e^(i*pi) + 1 = 0 MannyIsGod's Avatar
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    ing ridiculous.

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    Spur-taaaa TDMVPDPOY's Avatar
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    a monopoly cryin over govt backing new startup ISP companies lmao, tell me something new....

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

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

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

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    🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 ElNono's Avatar
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    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 tier service and in most cases holding a monopoly.

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    I cannot grok its fullnes leemajors's Avatar
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    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 compe ion.

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    lol turning into Canada.

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

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

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