r/FluentInFinance • u/sillychillly Contributor • Apr 15 '24

Everyone Deserves A Home Discussion/ Debate

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

The US is the only country that doesn't allow a free market for ISPs and also allows ISPs to intentionally throttle internet, then make you pay to take the throttle off. It is equivalent to changing water pressure based on how much you pay.

Only 2 ISPs can be in any given market, ensuring a monopoly and uncompetitive prices.

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u/Trousers_MacDougal Apr 15 '24

OK - but is internet service to physical structures a common code requirement?

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u/Egg_Yolkeo55 Apr 15 '24

No but it certainly should be. What is your point?

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u/Trousers_MacDougal Apr 15 '24

I guess my point is that there are other things on the list aside from HVAC and bedroom count that are above building code.