I agree, that it should be open and not free to access. That's the problem with the sense of entitlement that people tend to take on. You feel that the government should support you in down times, then it becomes a slippery slope of free hand outs and for those who complain the most.

Anyways, before I go off on that tangent...

I think the main point of the article was to bring attention to the rates versus service in the US. For $70 a month, I get 15 up and 1 down, which is actually 6-9 down anytime I test it and 750 up at the most. I am ready to decrease my package, as the provider is not trying to do anything about it. Keep in mind, this is an unbundled internet only package. It wouldn't be as bad if I had basic cable too... but 70 for 15/1 is a rip.

- Tony
Ohio Data LLC
Phone systems, data networks, firewalls and servers in Central Ohio.
Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.