Last month we noted how a program aimed at helping low income Americans afford broadband was at risk of being dismantled thanks to congressional incompetence and corruption. The FCC program, dubbed…

Republicans Trying To Kill Program That Brings Affordable Broadband To The Poor::Last month we noted how a program aimed at helping low income Americans afford broadband was at risk of being dismantled thanks to congressional incompetence and corruption. The FCC program, dubbed the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), was part of the 2021 infrastructure bill. It provides low-income Americans $30 off their monthly broadband bill. 22 million…

  • bassomitron@lemmy.worldEnglish
    517·
    10 months ago

    No way, you do not want the federal or even a state government directly controlling your internet access, especially in the times we live in now.

    • kingthrillgore@lemmy.mlEnglish
      121·
      10 months ago

      Okay I’ll feed the troll: How is lifting municipal broadband restrictions letting the government take control?

      • aelwero@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        10 months ago

        Pretty sure they meant you don’t want your personal ISP to be the government…But I might’ve read it that way simply because I was thinking the exact same thing.

        As long as there’s civilian ISPs in the same coverage area, it’s still totally viable though. I could see it being a net benefit.

        • bassomitron@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          You are correct, I meant it as the government as your ISP. I have no qualms with cities or governments paying to have the backbone created and then a utility-like organization/company not directly controlled by the government coming in and running an ISP.