[Discussion] When is Verizon going to take over the internet?

[Dreckerplayer]

So self-entitled.

Such a major wannabe.

Why is it a pointless question? Because you don't like it? Lol.

I don't have anything PERSONAL against your question, lmao. I'm kind of over it, at this point.

It's simply pointless, cause it doesn't get anything done.You're just getting all frantic, you're over reacting a bit.

 

[Multiply]

I can't see the statistic, it says I have to pay for it.

Anyways, the topic is about raising prices and to settle this discussion, comcast is already planning to raise their prices and have done so almost yearly.

So yeah....

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It also says:

"While Comcast did lose 134,000 residential video subscribers in Q3 of 2017, revenue from the remaining subscribers increased 4.2 percent thanks to price “adjustments," as well as customers adding on more services"

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So based on that, your theory falls flat when it comes to ISPs.

And once again, you neglected my point about how certain regions have only ISP being available to them, which leaves people with only of two choices; no internet, or pay more.

Oh... ironic...

Also,

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Comcast Regional Vice President Ralph Martinez told the Houston Chronicle that it's raising prices because "the cost of doing business rises.""You may also be aware that we pay increasing programming fees to offer the best in entertainment, news and sports and they are among our largest costs," Martinez added.
Comcast is not alone in charging more for internet and TV service.

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has a rundown of price hikes from other ISPs, including Frontier Communications, which is tacking on a $2 "internet infrastructure surcharge" onto most accounts.
"Beginning with this bill, customers not on an Internet Service term agreement, price protection plan or subject to other exclusions will be assessed a $1.99 per month Internet Infrastructure surcharge," a Frontier notice states.
Cox is also bumping up prices a few bucks on many of its services, according to

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by a user who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. As it relates to high-speed internet, a notice he received outlines the following changes:

• Starter will change from $34.99 to $36.99.
• Essential will change from $52.99 to $55.99.
• Preferred will change from $67.99 to $71.99.
• Preferred 100 will change from $72.99 to $76.99.
• Premier will change from $79.99 to $82.99.

Digital Music News notes that these pricing announcements come just days after the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal net neutrality rules, though we don't see any obvious link between the two. Nevertheless, we'll be keeping a close eye on things to see what develops

Because of the cost of infrastructure. Because of local government. Not because they can just charge people more money for no reason what-so-ever.


Also you cherry-picked that next link. Here is the whole excerpt:

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Comcast’s play has been to focus on high-value customers, those who might not mind or even notice incremental price increases, and deliver high-quality products like X1 and gig speeds as opposed to offering cut-rate deals to boost subscriber numbers.If you look at the bottom line, it’s an approach that seems to have worked so far. While Comcast did lose 134,000 residential video subscribers in Q3 of 2017, revenue from the remaining subscribers

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thanks to price “adjustments," as well as customers adding on more services. One could make the argument, however, increased prices contribute to churn, which adds to the need to raise prices, creating somewhat of a vicious cycle.
To appeal to a young, more cost-conscious customer base, it

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its version of a skinny bundle that lets its high-speed internet customers stream channels via Roku or other devices, with no cable box, and pay for small channel packages separately.
“I think Instant is a unique opportunity, really, going after a segment. And we take very segmented approach as to breaking down the marketplace. Without a set-top box, customer doesn't want it, it can deliver better margins. We're going to use it surgically,” Comcast Cable head Dave Watson said

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Those customers aren’t immune to the inevitable price increases, however. Instant TV prices are reportedly increasing 50 cents this year.

That model is legit supply and demand. Higher speeds and better quality service for a higher price compared to slower speeds and lesser quality service for a lower price. You pick what you pay for. Why is that wrong(Especially if people are willing to pay for it)?


I didn't neglect your point. I addressed it by saying it's not due to large corporations buying up all of the space. It's due to local governments overpricing infrastructure for setting up new service or even renting the space. You are right though. There are a lot of places with the option of one or two service providers. That really kills the idea of a free market and if some form of guidance can be passed down prohibiting the mark up of these things something truly interesting could happen.

Such a major wannabe.


I don't have anything PERSONAL against your question, lmao. I'm kind of over it, at this point.

It's simply pointless, cause it doesn't get anything done.You're just getting all frantic, you're over reacting a bit.

How is asking a question acting frantic or overreacting? It does get something done. It increases my knowledge on this subject.

 

[Lightbringer]

Such a major wannabe.

I was an edgelord too before I hit puberty.

 

[iNotorious]

Idk, this seems too conspiracy-like. Like they're just going to slowly start raising my bills? I really doubt it honestly lol.

No, let's say you pay 'x' amount of money for 50/50. If NN is dead and shit happens, you'll have your 50/50 but you won't be able to use 50/50 on certain websites until you pay more to unlock the full speed of your internet, which is 50/50.

I'll just switch to a cheaper alternative. Will it not be similar to a cable bill; pay for what you want? I sincerely doubt they will start throttling speed because then people will just switch to an alternative who is not throttling.

Tell those who can't. Those places that only have 1 cable/internet company. Switch to satellite? nel, MS time would kill me. Let alone play online games.

The logic behind it doesn't make sense to me.

Which is why NN should come back.

If a service provider starts charging me more money for no reason I'm not just going to sit there and continue paying. I'll switch to a cheaper alternative.

You'll probably find something cheaper but in the end, you're paying more for no reason whatsoever.

I guess I just don't buy into the idea that internet will just become mad expensive and everyone is going to sit back and allow it. It just seems like there would be more of a free market. If I'm wrong though, put me on game.

If you don't mind 1-3MB per S then sure, I guess NN getting killed won't affect you.

 

[Dreckerplayer]

Oh... ironic...

Also,




Because of the cost of infrastructure. Because of local government. Not because they can just charge people more money for no reason what-so-ever.


Also you cherry-picked that next link. Here is the whole excerpt:


That model is legit supply and demand. Higher speeds and better quality service for a higher price compared to slower speeds and lesser quality service for a lower price. You pick what you pay for. Why is that wrong(Especially if people are willing to pay for it)?


I didn't neglect your point. I addressed it by saying it's not due to large corporations buying up all of the space. It's due to local governments overpricing infrastructure for setting up new service or even renting the space. You are right though. There are a lot of places with the option of one or two service providers. That really kills the idea of a free market and if some form of guidance can be passed down prohibiting the mark up of these things something truly interesting could happen.



How is asking a question acting frantic or overreacting? It does get something done. It increases my knowledge on this subject.

You do seem frantic about net neutrality...you can't lie about that.

Some of you make such a big deal about it.

You need knowledge, lmao, go read some article like everyone else.

 

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No, let's say you pay 'x' amount of money for 50/50. If NN is dead and shit happens, you'll have your 50/50 but you won't be able to use 50/50 on certain websites until you pay more to unlock the full speed of your internet, which is 50/50.





Tell those who can't. Those places that only have 1 cable/internet company. Switch to satellite? nel, MS time would kill me. Let alone play online games.



Which is why NN should come back.



You'll probably find something cheaper but in the end, you're paying more for no reason whatsoever.



If you don't mind 1-3MB per S then sure, I guess NN getting killed won't affect you.

I already said Light was right but only because there's a lot of areas with only 1 service provider. I overlooked that. I appreciate your answers though. There are a lot of perspectives one could see this from.

You do seem frantic about net neutrality...you can't lie about that.

Some of you make such a big deal about it.

You need knowledge, lmao, go read some article like everyone else.

You can keep saying I'm frantic but that doesn't make it so. A thread on Narutobase is a big deal? Dang didn't know that.

I'd rather have someone challenge my perspective. That helps in remaining objective young man.