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by drzaiusapelord 4103 days ago
> the people who own the last mile lease it out to companies that sell you internet

The only way that would happen nationwide is via federal law. What chances do you think the Tea Party congress would have of passing this?

The FCC policy is pretty much our only shot here and makes a lot of sense. The industry will pivot itself around it now that they can't fight it. They are now forced to play nicely with each other. Yes, there is going to be an ugly interim period, but I think we're going to remember Wheeler as the man who saved the internet as we know it.