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Cable companies and Trump’s FCC chair agree: Data caps are good for you (arstechnica.com)

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Summary

Under incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr, plans to regulate broadband data caps are likely to end.

ISPs argue caps offer affordable options and promote fair pricing, while consumer groups claim they are unnecessary, harmful to low-income households, and purely profit-driven.

Critics point out that data caps don’t manage network congestion and were suspended during the pandemic without issues.

Supporters insist caps are needed for pricing flexibility and to avoid higher costs for low-data users.

The debate continues, with no regulation expected under the new FCC leadership.

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[–] CaptDust 33 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

If you're quiet and listen closely, you can hear Ted Stevens grumbling about tubes from his grave.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 20 hours ago

.....Not a big truck....