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ISPs can charge extra for fast gaming under FCC’s Internet rules, critics say (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (4 children)

ajit pai

Looks like no: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Pai

So, its really Bidens fault at this point. Its an FCC thing, so he has full authority to do whatever the fuck he wants.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 8 months ago

Biden just nominates. The senate decides who gets it.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 8 months ago

I agree Ajit MiPants is a piece of shit, but I don't hear Biden saying he is going to make Internet a utility anytime soon.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Doesn't matter what he does with regard to FCC appointments since the next guy can just undo it again.