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Post by Hotman on May 15, 2018 14:25:21 GMT -5
don't freak out: what the end of NN really means is big providers like Google, Facebook, etc can't monopolize the bandwidth and be locked in like Obozo did for them. It was deceptively named to make the public think it was a good idea. it NEVER was a good idea Yeah, honestly, ANY kind of shit the gov does with a nice sounding name is usually the complete opposite. And I can't imagine they did ANYTHING good for the internet. They are the champions of censorship. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on May 15, 2018 14:47:25 GMT -5
don't freak out: what the end of NN really means is big providers like Google, Facebook, etc can't monopolize the bandwidth and be locked in like Obozo did for them. It was deceptively named to make the public think it was a good idea. it NEVER was a good idea Appreciate the perspective! Theres so much info out there from all sides, its hard to gauge the impact to us average joes. Plus Im still pissed I can only get home internet from Optimum with no competition  |
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Post by Gunnails on May 15, 2018 17:45:31 GMT -5
Beacon Jet, I believe you can also get Internet through a satellite, also maybe dial up.
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Post by DDNYjets on May 15, 2018 18:30:04 GMT -5
I'll wait to see if I am really effected by any of this. I just think the hysteria is a political tool to raise money. Targeting the people who donated to McCabe's "retirement" fund and that whores GoFundMe.
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Post by Trades on May 16, 2018 6:19:31 GMT -5
Beacon Jet, I believe you can also get Internet through a satellite, also maybe dial up. LTE MiFis are a decent option too |
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Post by quantum on May 16, 2018 8:00:56 GMT -5
don't freak out: what the end of NN really means is big providers like Google, Facebook, etc can't monopolize the bandwidth and be locked in like Obozo did for them. It was deceptively named to make the public think it was a good idea. it NEVER was a good idea Appreciate the perspective! Theres so much info out there from all sides, its hard to gauge the impact to us average joes. Plus Im still pissed I can only get home internet from Optimum with no competition have you looked? lots of little companies popping up all over. I decided to stay with Verizon when I cut the cord because of the stability of their network, but their were other options in southwest Nassau county |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on May 16, 2018 13:45:16 GMT -5
Appreciate the perspective! Theres so much info out there from all sides, its hard to gauge the impact to us average joes. Plus Im still pissed I can only get home internet from Optimum with no competition have you looked? lots of little companies popping up all over. I decided to stay with Verizon when I cut the cord because of the stability of their network, but their were other options in southwest Nassau county I have, at least half-assedly. We have Optimum, and apparently theres some deal in place where FIOS cant come in for a number of years, so thats not an option, Ive tried signing up with them. Part of town can get Verizon DSL apparently, but last i checked, their prices were the same for slower speeds. And then there's satellite internet, like Hughesnet or Viasat |
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Post by Trades on May 16, 2018 14:02:53 GMT -5
have you looked? lots of little companies popping up all over. I decided to stay with Verizon when I cut the cord because of the stability of their network, but their were other options in southwest Nassau county I have, at least half-assedly. We have Optimum, and apparently theres some deal in place where FIOS cant come in for a number of years, so thats not an option, Ive tried signing up with them. Part of town can get Verizon DSL apparently, but last i checked, their prices were the same for slower speeds. And then there's satellite internet, like Hughesnet or Viasat I have had optimum for years, could get FIOS but the prices aren't better and friends tell me their internet policies are intrusive and there is a lot of throttling. Are you having issues on optimum? Mine files. I wish it was cheaper but .... |
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Post by quantum on May 17, 2018 8:09:15 GMT -5
have you looked? lots of little companies popping up all over. I decided to stay with Verizon when I cut the cord because of the stability of their network, but their were other options in southwest Nassau county I have, at least half-assedly. We have Optimum, and apparently theres some deal in place where FIOS cant come in for a number of years, so thats not an option, Ive tried signing up with them. Part of town can get Verizon DSL apparently, but last i checked, their prices were the same for slower speeds. And then there's satellite internet, like Hughesnet or Viasat never understood that monopoly thing some towns/villages sign up for. Local officials prolly getting kickbacks. |
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Post by DDNYjets on May 17, 2018 9:08:32 GMT -5
I have, at least half-assedly. We have Optimum, and apparently theres some deal in place where FIOS cant come in for a number of years, so thats not an option, Ive tried signing up with them. Part of town can get Verizon DSL apparently, but last i checked, their prices were the same for slower speeds. And then there's satellite internet, like Hughesnet or Viasat never understood that monopoly thing some towns/villages sign up for. Local officials prolly getting kickbacks. Its supposed to be for our convenience. Something about not having people always installing lines in the neighborhood. I never understood treating these people the same as electric and water but I think you are right about the kickbacks. Either way, since all this net neutrality hysteria started my internet service has gotten better. My FiOS box now streams Netflix so I get to use my 9 year old Plasma, that I still prefer over my LED, without any extra equipment. And I went from a 75/75 plan to their gigabit plan and my bill is the same. All I did was buy their shitty router. Oh well. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on May 17, 2018 9:39:14 GMT -5
I have, at least half-assedly. We have Optimum, and apparently theres some deal in place where FIOS cant come in for a number of years, so thats not an option, Ive tried signing up with them. Part of town can get Verizon DSL apparently, but last i checked, their prices were the same for slower speeds. And then there's satellite internet, like Hughesnet or Viasat never understood that monopoly thing some towns/villages sign up for. Local officials prolly getting kickbacks. Thats what Ive heard... someones getting paid. Mayor, board, etc. Optimum has 100% coverage here, FIOS something like 38%, on the outskirts. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on May 17, 2018 9:43:50 GMT -5
never understood that monopoly thing some towns/villages sign up for. Local officials prolly getting kickbacks. Its supposed to be for our convenience. Something about not having people always installing lines in the neighborhood. I never understood treating these people the same as electric and water but I think you are right about the kickbacks. Either way, since all this net neutrality hysteria started my internet service has gotten better. My FiOS box now streams Netflix so I get to use my 9 year old Plasma, that I still prefer over my LED, without any extra equipment. And I went from a 75/75 plan to their gigabit plan and my bill is the same. All I did was buy their shitty router. Oh well. Ive heard that used where I am, the inconvenience of Verizon coming in and installing everything needed. At the end of the day, Im happy with the service quality I get, its just the cost going up every year with no alternative... sucks. Other than to cancel for a bit and resubscribe I suppose. |
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Post by DDNYjets on May 17, 2018 13:11:57 GMT -5
Its supposed to be for our convenience. Something about not having people always installing lines in the neighborhood. I never understood treating these people the same as electric and water but I think you are right about the kickbacks. Either way, since all this net neutrality hysteria started my internet service has gotten better. My FiOS box now streams Netflix so I get to use my 9 year old Plasma, that I still prefer over my LED, without any extra equipment. And I went from a 75/75 plan to their gigabit plan and my bill is the same. All I did was buy their shitty router. Oh well. Ive heard that used where I am, the inconvenience of Verizon coming in and installing everything needed. At the end of the day, Im happy with the service quality I get, its just the cost going up every year with no alternative... sucks. Other than to cancel for a bit and resubscribe I suppose. Im not sure how Verizon beat the Cablevision monopoly where I live on LI but I am pretty sure there was public demand for it. If enough of you want it, the local pols have to make it happen. Not easy, not fair, but there is recourse. |
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Post by quantum on May 17, 2018 13:22:24 GMT -5
never understood that monopoly thing some towns/villages sign up for. Local officials prolly getting kickbacks. Its supposed to be for our convenience. Something about not having people always installing lines in the neighborhood. I never understood treating these people the same as electric and water but I think you are right about the kickbacks. Either way, since all this net neutrality hysteria started my internet service has gotten better. My FiOS box now streams Netflix so I get to use my 9 year old Plasma, that I still prefer over my LED, without any extra equipment. And I went from a 75/75 plan to their gigabit plan and my bill is the same. All I did was buy their shitty router. Oh well. good man! I have a Panasonic Viera plasma from 2010 that still looks phenomenal esp off-axis |
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Post by DDNYjets on May 17, 2018 13:57:46 GMT -5
Its supposed to be for our convenience. Something about not having people always installing lines in the neighborhood. I never understood treating these people the same as electric and water but I think you are right about the kickbacks. Either way, since all this net neutrality hysteria started my internet service has gotten better. My FiOS box now streams Netflix so I get to use my 9 year old Plasma, that I still prefer over my LED, without any extra equipment. And I went from a 75/75 plan to their gigabit plan and my bill is the same. All I did was buy their shitty router. Oh well. good man! I have a Panasonic Viera plasma from 2010 that still looks phenomenal esp off-axis I love it. Also makes a good space heater during the winter.  |
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