The Telecom Industry Is Very Mad Because The FCC MIGHT Examine High Broadband Prices

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The Telecom Industry Is Very Mad Because The FCC MIGHT Examine High Broadband Prices
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The Telecom Industry Is Very Mad Because The FCC MIGHT Examine High Broadband Prices::We've long noted how the FCC (regardless of party) largely ignores how muted competition and monopolization drives up prices for consumers. The agency often talks a good (if ambiguous) game about "bridging the digital divide," but they don't collect and share pricing data proving market failure, nor are they capable of admitting monopolies exist and…

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I’m super lucky. Apartment has integrated dirt cheap symmetrical 1gb for ~$30/mo

Damn, that's a good deal.

Is rent a bitch to compensate? Or is that decent too.

Rents not bad (~$1300 w/ utilities ~750sq ft) but most stores are 5-10 min drive. Pretty close to perfect just wish it was in walkable neighborhood