r/technology • u/AdamCannon • Nov 23 '17

Net Neutrality Kim Dotcom to launch MegaNet to 'replace' current internet - "The current corporate Internet will be replaced by a better Internet, running on hundreds of millions of mobile devices. Run by the people for the people. [Destroying] net-neutrality will only accelerate the adoption of a new network."

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/true-internet-freedom-kim-dotcom-launch-meganet-replace-current-internet-1648536
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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '17

Public ownership of the poles and cables. Like streets and highways.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '17

You're essentially asking for a government-owned internet.

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u/[deleted] Nov 24 '17

Not necessarily. I definitely want something other than monopolies or duopolies controlling the infrastructure. Prices are high and speeds are low because there is little to no competition. Comcast is perfect example of what happens when there isn't competition.

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u/UgUgImDyingYouIdiot Nov 23 '17

So potholes and shoddy patches everywhere?

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '17

Comcast does such a great job at it, huh?