Nearly a year after the repeal of net neutrality took effect, the average internet speed in the United States for fixed broadband rose 28% and the country is now ranked No. 7 globally.
When the Federal Communications Commission voted to repeal net neutrality in December 2017, average internet download speed was approximately 77 Mbps and the U.S. was ranked No. 12 globally in average speed, according to data from Ookla, which runs a popular online speed testing service. Since the repeal took effect on June 11, 2018, average internet download speeds have increased 28% from 93 Mbps to 120 Mbps.
"When I became FCC Chairman in January 2017, investment in our nation’s broadband networks had declined for two straight years," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement released last week. "So we turned the page on the failed policies of the past and charted a new course. We focused on reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and cutting red tape that discourages broadband deployment. And we concentrated on updating our rules to match the modern communications marketplace ... The latest evidence reaffirms that our policies are working ... So in the time to come, we’ll continue on the same course — full speed ahead. That means getting rid of more unnecessary regulatory burdens and updating more outdated rules so that we can continue to connect more Americans with high-speed broadband and digital opportunity."
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Wait until they require websites to pay for download speeds. Don't have the money? Your website will be given 5 mbpss while Facebook gets 70 mbps.
ReplyDeleteNow providers are not regulated at all and are supposed to publicly disclose any content throttling, blocking or paid prioritization. Because companies like comcast and verizon have such a LONG history of being transparent and fair.
ReplyDeleteThat's sarcasm for all your thicker readers.
But, but, but...the lefties said Trump was gonna take away our internets!
ReplyDeleteSpoiler alert, Net neutrality was struck down twice in the federal courts, and the Obama Administrations third attempt was via the FCC with "Net neutrality". Which, was a clear overstep for that agency to make, and would have also been overturned in court. These "thicker" readers are sometimes well read.
YAY you all clowns gave security and fairness for speed!!!! Way to go ass hats!!!! And you wonder why you people are being censored on twitter and FB and all them places...
ReplyDeleteWhat's an ass hat ?
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