tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post8080715087307606424..comments2024-02-15T02:46:48.670-05:00Comments on Erin O'Brien: Deregulation: one story of a successful race to the bottomErin O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-32528830850365326122014-01-22T08:24:46.406-05:002014-01-22T08:24:46.406-05:00I pay Cox $110 for basic cable (no premium channel...I pay Cox $110 for basic cable (no premium channels) and the lowest cost internet plan. My one other option would be getting DSL on my AT&T (already $45 per month) landline. I have no idea what that would cost after the (ahem) introductory price expires, but you can bet it ain't $15 a month.<br /><br />I suppose I could get a disc. Um, no thanks.<br /><br />Bill, this concept puts my entire career in jeopardy. What if I can't access all the quirky sites I visit to do my research? Or what if sites are randomly downgraded and load slowly? What if the publications I write for get washed away by some carriers? <br /><br />Only the big boys will be able to payola up in order to be considered "first tier" and only the wealthy will be able to afford the plans that allow fast access to them. <br /><br />If the Obama administration doesn't get these bastards designated as "common carriers" we are all going down together.<br />Erin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-26009794456142558832014-01-21T11:32:41.069-05:002014-01-21T11:32:41.069-05:00I just checked Time Warner Cable. For standard TV...I just checked Time Warner Cable. For standard TV (Which TWC requires to have internet service is $19.99, Lowest cost internet service (2Mbps) is 14.99. So cost of cable plus internet is at least $50.VideoDudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-27798927681147599112014-01-21T11:03:26.754-05:002014-01-21T11:03:26.754-05:00Yes Everyone knows that the Obamaphone wasn't...Yes Everyone knows that the Obamaphone wasn't his idea. Got thin skin? Throw in a little humor and all hell breaks loose. I'm not worried about the cost of internet service. It's "free" all over the place. What I am worried about is the cost of water. It's terrible and, we are now, officially in a drought. That's a big deal. The last one was a huge pain in the ass. I'm pretty sure I'll have to sacrifice some landscaping. Do you really have to pay $70 a month for internet access in Ohio?Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626884939818771077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-33366323593624493542014-01-21T10:50:04.513-05:002014-01-21T10:50:04.513-05:00Upon reflection I think it's important to reme...Upon reflection I think it's important to remember this issue is not only about money but about controling the free flow of information. Of course it's the Corporatists that want to dictate the narrative so the distinction may be unnecessary.<br /><br />RJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-74716818041841412122014-01-21T10:17:48.064-05:002014-01-21T10:17:48.064-05:00Here Bill, is an article about the truth of the &q...Here Bill, is an article about the truth of the "Obama Phone". People whom keep posting these Teabagger lies, do not deserve to be taken seriously.<br /><br />http://thinkprogress.org/election/2012/09/27/924011/the-truth-about-the-obama-phone/VideoDudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-33532612627433915482014-01-21T10:09:46.327-05:002014-01-21T10:09:46.327-05:00Obama phone? Really Bill? You mean the program t...Obama phone? Really Bill? You mean the program that was started by St. Ron Reagan, expanded by George W. Bush, to include basic cell phones. Then it was renewed by Pres. Obama. At least you have your Teabagger talking points ready to go. The problem with most cable entities is yes, they may provide internet service for less than $70, but they require that you, at least carry basic cable.VideoDudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-38484706793315848782014-01-21T07:23:46.550-05:002014-01-21T07:23:46.550-05:00Enjoy that low rate, Bill. And enjoy reading this ...Enjoy that low rate, Bill. And enjoy reading this page. In a year or so, your provider may choose not to allow you to access it--unless you agree to a little monthly price increase of course.<br /><br />I wonder about small businesses. This will devastate them. How can you plan anything if you have no idea who can promptly access your website?<br /><br />Payola redux, here we come.Erin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-78433956334942817132014-01-20T23:47:52.305-05:002014-01-20T23:47:52.305-05:00I don't know anyone, except businesses, who pa...I don't know anyone, except businesses, who pays $70 for internet access. I'm paying $41 but started paying 29, I think, about 4 years ago. When you threaten to choose another ISP, you can negotiate a better deal. Kind of a pain in the ass but $70? One can save a little money by picking up an Obama phone. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626884939818771077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-76522090394630396722014-01-20T20:42:53.488-05:002014-01-20T20:42:53.488-05:00For 12 months and (ahem) restrictions apply. What,...For 12 months and (ahem) restrictions apply. What, exactly, does the service cost after 12 months, Bill?<br /><br /><br /><br />Erin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-8045376241447060642014-01-20T19:55:22.228-05:002014-01-20T19:55:22.228-05:00You can pay $70 per month or you can pay less.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buyatt.com/u-verse-internet/?cpid=30261&gclid=CKeN9LWGjrwCFUhgMgodqGQANg" rel="nofollow">You can pay $70 per month or you can pay less.</a>Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626884939818771077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-14592166225970791422014-01-20T17:25:25.749-05:002014-01-20T17:25:25.749-05:00Remember when TV was free?.<a href="http://ca.gov/WiFi/" rel="nofollow">Remember when TV was free?.</a>Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626884939818771077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-67547084359801645612014-01-20T17:14:20.036-05:002014-01-20T17:14:20.036-05:00Do you righties always fall for this stuff? They ...Do you righties always fall for this stuff? They don't fall for it, they create it. "Trade Industry Journal" is a euphemism for infomercial. Notice, too, how they got the obligatory digs in on Communist and Islamic countries…and the piss poor. The Sudanese Millenials seem to have more important things to deal with than Facebook. Like staying alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-30651274019278664882014-01-20T14:48:31.586-05:002014-01-20T14:48:31.586-05:00Oh dear. Now I get it. The site you've recomme...Oh dear. Now I get it. The site you've recommended, Bill, is thusly described on it's <a href="http://www.theconnectivist.com/about/" rel="nofollow">"About" page:</a><br /><br /><i>Hi, we’re The Connectivist.<br /><br />The Connectivist is an online magazine created in partnership with the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (i.e. the Internet and television people) ...</i><br /><br />Do you righties always fall for this stuff? Even when you're paying your $70 Internet bill?Erin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-78772816076521183252014-01-20T14:44:54.229-05:002014-01-20T14:44:54.229-05:00Very interesting indeed.
The article cites the U...Very interesting indeed. <br /><br />The article cites the US as #3 in the world re: broadband prices. It also quotes an average monthly fee of $15 stateside.<br /><br />So. Where do I get this magical $15 high speed 'Mericun internet?Erin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089592061725346901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-46152720819495269262014-01-20T13:16:45.871-05:002014-01-20T13:16:45.871-05:00On Topic. Interesting.<br /><a href="http://www.theconnectivist.com/2013/11/the-worlds-cheapest-and-most-expensive-internet/" rel="nofollow">On Topic. Interesting.</a>Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626884939818771077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18122582.post-9854100407412966082014-01-20T12:21:41.683-05:002014-01-20T12:21:41.683-05:00Dearest Hostess,
You obviously don't understa...Dearest Hostess,<br /><br />You obviously don't understand free markets. At this very moment an industrious little nerd at Sarah Lawrence is starting an ISP in his dorm room that will delivers us from the big greedy meanies and provide unlimited access for 2:50, create thousands of good paying jobs and cure cancer. Pay Attention!<br /><br />RJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com