US telcos pitch "shared obligation" for tech firms to fund network buildouts.

cross-posted from: https://vlemmy.net/post/152995

Alternative published title: AT&T/Verizon lobby group pushes for payments from Big Tech

We need municipal and public utility broadband.

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We sure but the ISP lobby does not permit it and instead they are able to funnel taxpayer money into executive and shareholder pockets. See comment above.

They don’t always succeed.

Sitting comfortably in Longmont, Colorado

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Can confirm, we have it and it’s fantastic. Super reliable symmetrical gigabit for $60/month

Agreed. I have the same deal.

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