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On Monday, President Obama sent shockwaves through the internet with his proposal to the FCC regarding the future of net neutrality. Both his written statement and video message regarding the laws governing net neutrality can be seen as a huge win for people who believe the internet should remain open and free.
When it comes to Internet service, consumers in the United States pay a much higher cost than other countries. The problem is that despite the astronomical rates, the service is much slower in the US than what can be found internationally. However, some small towns are looking to bring about a change.
The Internet has been a topic of much debate throughout this past year. Activists wishing to keep the principle of net neutrality are facing off with the country's biggest Internet providers, companies that want to charge certain websites a fee for faster loading services. Amid the debates, AT&T has concocted a proposed solution to appease both parties.
If you’ve visited websites like Netflix, Reddit, or Etsy this morning, you may have found a strategically placed spinning icon mimicking a slow- loading site. These widgets are a part of today’s Internet Slowdown Day - a digital protest supporting net neutrality.
Cable companies offer broadband high-speed Internet access via their cable TV infrastructure, via the use of cable modems. Generally speaking, cable Internet service providers offer faster speeds than DSL, which can provide a superior experience for “power users”. You can subscribe to cable Internet service even if you don't get cable TV, although the price is often lower if bundled with TV or phone.
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) uses traditional landline phone system infrastructure to deliver high speed Internet access. The portion of your wires that is used for the DSL is independent from the voice part, allowing you to remain online continuously, even while on the phone. DSL providers tend to segment their pricing by speed, including very attractive pricing for lower speeds.Therefore, generally speaking, if both DSL and cable service are available to you, DSL may be much more economical if your Internet needs aren’t that intensive.
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