Two-Tier Internet Is Big Telecom's Plan For Canada: Michael Geist

Tech | 206965 hits | Jan 13 11:44 am | Posted by: DrCaleb

As telecom giant Rogers reportedly prepares to launch its own competitor to Netflix, a prominent tech expert is warning such moves may lead to a “two-tier” internet, where some content is favoured over others. Michael Geist, the Canada Research Chair in I

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by BeaverFever
Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:54 pm
I'ts shocking that as technology advances to make content more accessible than ever, these companies are tyring to make it less accessible than ever. If this continues, than pretty soon you won't be able to watch an NHL game unless you're a Rogers customer, and won't be able to watch a CFL game unless you're a Telus customer. I thought capitalism was about bringing better choices to the consuer, not harder choices
by DrCaleb
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:01 pm
"BeaverFever" said
I'ts shocking that as technology advances to make content more accessible than ever, these companies are tyring to make it less accessible than ever. If this continues, than pretty soon you won't be able to watch an NHL game unless you're a Rogers customer, and won't be able to watch a CFL game unless you're a Telus customer. I thought capitalism was about bringing better choices to the consuer, not harder choices

Welcome to Net UN-Neutraility. It'll be just like cable TV channels. Want Google? Costs extra. Want Youtube? Add on to Google only. Want New York Times? It's bundled only with The Guardian and The Register.

And no 2 Internet packages on any 2 carriers will be the same, so comparison shopping will be pointless.
by Regina
Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:28 pm
I hope they will at least buy us dinner first.

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