FCC decides 1Gbps is too fast, standard must be "technologically neutral."

Gigabit goal “prejudicial” to satellite and wireless

Ah, so money changed hands. Got it.

  • zbyte64@awful.systems
    26·
    24 hours ago

    At present, it is impossible to predict long-term technological developments and the evolution of consumer preferences.

    Ah yes, it is impossible to know whether a consumer will still want faster Internet in the future. They could enjoy the retro experience of a dial up modem making noises when connecting.

    • M0oP0o@mander.xyz
      7·
      23 hours ago

      Or maybe the internet will be locked up by new terrible laws and high speeds are not needed for the allowed content.