That is a better analogy, but critically, phone lines are regulated as Title II common carrier utilities, but internet connections are not.
Given how Trump’s previous FCC pick, Ajit Pai, killed net neutrality, I expect Trump’s new pick, and his SCOTUS to pick whatever benefits Comcast the most.
Not blaming the ISP would give the net neutrality case too much credence. I think Comcast would rather be “required” to do deep packet inspection on all their users to look for “illegal behavior” (among other things).
nominated to be a commissioner in 2011 by President Barack Obama, who followed tradition in preserving balance on the commission by accepting the recommendation of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
That is a better analogy, but critically, phone lines are regulated as Title II common carrier utilities, but internet connections are not.
Given how Trump’s previous FCC pick, Ajit Pai, killed net neutrality, I expect Trump’s new pick, and his SCOTUS to pick whatever benefits Comcast the most.
Not blaming the ISP would give the net neutrality case too much credence. I think Comcast would rather be “required” to do deep packet inspection on all their users to look for “illegal behavior” (among other things).
The Title II difference is a very good point, all analogies fall apart at some point.
I agree the ISPs, like many other companies, will all be courting the new White House to get what they want.
Pres. Obama actually chose Pai. Orange man just chose him as chairman.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Pai
That explains it…