aStonedSanta comments on The FCC is Expected to Propose the Return of Net Neutrality Protections Oct 19th

The FCC is Expected to Propose the Return of Net Neutrality Protections Oct 19th (www.eff.org)

submitted 2 years ago by CrayonMaster@midwest.social to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Network neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) should treat all data that travels over their networks fairly, without discrimination in favor of particular apps, sites or services

The FCC will meet on October 19th to vote on proposing Title II reclassification that would support accompanying net neutrality protections

[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

New technology is not fast lanes like you are implying though. It’s functionally different equipment. Running services is relatively cheap but expanding them and installing new technology like 5G requires a lot more physical equipment due to 5Gs lower range. So it does indeed cost more. Atleast initially and most likely continuously as it requires more physical equipment. So more failures innately.

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[–] Isthisreddit@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago*

I'm aware 5G is new hardware and infrastructure, but my point is ISPs And service carriers are one and the same, and there are multiple business models that throttle speeds (ie premium 4G service vs deprioritized cheaper 4G service), fast lanes in 5G, whatever other QCI stuff the carriers are doing - all stuff they don't want to change and my point was they will spend money fighting it in court vs willingly changing anything

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[+] ianovic69@feddit.uk 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

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[–] aStonedSanta@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It enables low latency fast speed connections to large amounts of devices. Its drawback is that it has a shorter wavelength reducing its range.

https://www.emfexplained.info/site/misc/image/Fullsize/11248.png

This shows integration with the 4G towers.

“The shorter wavelength means 5G can carry a lot of data much faster than 4G, but it also means a much shorter range. 4G wavelengths have a range of about 10 miles. 5G wavelengths have a range of about 1,000 feet, not even 2% of 4G's range. So to ensure a reliable 5G signal, there needs to be a lot of 5G cell towers and antennas everywhere. We're talking on every lamppost, traffic light, etc. because even trees can block 5G signals.” https://www.businessinsider.com/5g-high-speed-internet-cellular-network-issues-switch-2019-4

Have to click description to see the transcript.

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