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amelius | karma 42902 | avg karma 1.63 · 2021-07-14 13:11:16

This is basic infrastructure/utility and should be run by the government (with companies as contractors).

dominojab | karma -2 | avg karma -0.04 · 2021-07-14 18:18:38

i disagree , government is prone to corruption when it envolves contractors, also a private company has way more interest in running things as efficiently as possible , that being said there should be very nicely tailored rules and regulations in which companies participate or at least make suggestions.

rpmisms | karma 3127 | avg karma 1.78 · 2021-07-14 15:53:51

Yes. It should absolutely become less agile, over-regulated, more expensive, and less convenient.

amelius | karma 42902 | avg karma 1.63 · 2021-07-14 17:56:56

Don't forget that government institutions invented the internet, then companies messed it up.

RobRivera | karma 705 | avg karma 1.44 · 2021-07-14 18:03:51

lmao?

'messed it up'- care to elaborate?

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LimaBearz | karma 186 | avg karma 2.58 · 2021-07-15 02:01:03

I was recently looking at getting starlink. During my research I got a good chuckle at the realization that it’s more cost effective for SpaceX to launch thousands of satellites into space for starlink then it is for someone to dig a goddamn hole to provide adequate service.

Even slightly rural places it’s not cost effective for traditional isps to dig a cable so what’s the markets solution? Launch thousands of satellites! I don’t know why you’re being downvoted. The market has failed, requiring external forces to intervene(the government). Whether it be Title 2ing them or allowing municipal competition something needs to happen

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