Actually what it really does is prevent the companies from moderating internet speed or blocking certain websites based on their own personal bias, thus "neutrality". But of course the facts don't matter to you
FCC blocks 9 companies from providing low-income internet access
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Actually what it really does is prevent the companies from moderating internet speed or blocking certain websites based on their own personal bias, thus "neutrality". But of course the facts don't matter to you
GoddamnyamanProf
Countdown to Armageddon
Reconsidering the petitions will "promote program integrity" and give the FCC "additional time to consider measures that might be necessary to prevent further waste, fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline program," the FCC wrote.
This is the core of every conservative policy and measure. "Lets take something away from poor people and/or minorities, and declare it the right thing to do because, you know, some mysterious fraud and abuse (these people are criminals and freeloaders) and even if not, its a waste to give them anything because fukk poor people and minorities. Usually my stance also puts more money in my pocket, which is a great bonus, but just depriving the less fortunate regardless is the main goal."
This is the core of every conservative policy and measure. "Lets take something away from poor people and/or minorities, and declare it the right thing to do because, you know, some mysterious fraud and abuse (these people are criminals and freeloaders) and even if not, its a waste to give them anything because fukk poor people and minorities. Usually my stance also puts more money in my pocket, which is a great bonus, but just depriving the less fortunate regardless is the main goal."
you make a strong point.The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the commission is the United States' primary authority for communications law, regulation and technological innovation. In its work facing economic opportunities and challenges associated with rapidly evolving advances in global communications, the agency capitalizes on its competencies in:
- Promoting competition, innovation and investment in broadband services and facilities
- Supporting the nation's economy by ensuring an appropriate competitive framework for the unfolding of the communications revolution
- Encouraging the highest and best use of spectrum domestically and internationally
- Revising media regulations so that new technologies flourish alongside diversity and localism
- Providing leadership in strengthening the defense of the nation's communications infrastructure
Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers
Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands.
The Lifeline program is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). USAC is responsible for data collection and maintenance, support calculation, and disbursement for the low-income program. USAC’s website provides information regarding administrative aspects of the low-income program, as well as program requirements.
On March 31, 2016, the Commission adopted a comprehensive reform and modernization of the Lifeline program. In the 2016 Lifeline Modernization Order, the Commission included broadband as a support service in the Lifeline program. The Commission also set out minimum service standards for Lifeline-supported services to ensure maximum value for the universal service dollar, and established a National Eligibility Verifier to make independent subscriber eligibility determinations.
this conspiracy you're spouting. I'm ashamed it got daps from my fellow family @Serious and @Call Me James.
The article itself says:
Reconsidering the petitions will "promote program integrity" and give the FCC "additional time to consider measures that might be necessary to prevent further waste, fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline program," the FCC wrote.
Is that not a conservative talking point? Is that not what every Republican across the country runs on? Is this not what you want?
For me, despite the good the FCC does, I don't want them involved with the internet unless they are considering the internet a utility and completing backing net neutrality.
The internet should be regulated, but it shouldn't be done politically.
I'll have to do more research though.
Bernie Madoff
Banned
Time to cancel the AOL trial and get another CD...
David_TheMan
Banned
Actually what it really does is prevent the companies from moderating internet speed or blocking certain websites based on their own personal bias, thus "neutrality". But of course the facts don't matter to you
explain to me what netflix should be able to use the networks capacity on ISPs to the amount of the majority of traffic and not have to pay for the privilege?
You don't allow people to cap and you reduce everyone's speed in the process and you subsidize streaming businesses, and make ISP customers pick up the cost. When in reality netflix should be paying ISPs and funding the majority of the burden to upgrade capacity since they are the main users.
net neutrality is a shell game, folks like you fall for it because you aren't looking at more besides names of bills.
IMHO
But hey, why look at anything deeper when you can just insult people who disagree with you. SMH
