How the net neutrality repeal helps ISPs keep their hidden fees hidden

ISPs won’t have to reveal the full cost of service when you buy broadband.

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[Geoffrey42]

Pai arguing that consumers generally don't understand the network performance statistics

While I don't agree with his proposal, I do understand and partially agree with his argument. Now, to punch myself in the face.....

People don't understand a lot of things. New car pricing stickers, a 1040 tax form, a mortgage Closing Disclosure... doesn't mean you get rid of that data though.

Exactly. Hence why I agree with the argument, but disagree with the proposal.

//pedant on
I think you mean that you agree with his premise, not his argument. He is proposing the removal of the data, based on the argument that disclosure is pointless if the general public does not understand the disclosure, which is in part based on the premise that many people don't understand the impact of packet loss.
//pedant off

That part of his premise is uncontroversial, but he'd be full of shit if the argument weren't so full of holes.

 

[Geoffrey42]

This would not be a problem except for the monopolies that the government has allowed and even fostered. In competitive industries, companies have to satisfy customer demands. That's why there is no equivalent problem learning the specs on automobiles and appliances. When one company is allowed to dominate a market, it does not have to provide anything.

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Yeah! Car manufacturers are competitive, and they never had to have stupid government regulation shoved down their throats to be transparent with their customers!
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Oh wait...