White House report says that broadband is now a core utility like electricity and water

[Puiu]

You're correct, the status quo was/is FINE. As I keep trying to point out to you net neuts, we have gone from 13.3 kbps to 1 Gbps in less than three decades, but because you have a beef to pick with Comcast you're going to ruin it for everybody. You don't know when to leave things alone. Rest assured, declaring internet a utility is NOT, repeat NOT going to uproot Comcast or any other major telco, nor is it going to result in lower rates. It never has, it never will. Yeah, they'll have to beg a CC to raise rates, but there will never be a decrease them. I wish I could say be careful what you wish for, but if you get your way we're ALL going to be screwed.

the new laws will not force the ISPs to change much, but it will allow for better control over unfair business practises and better consumer protection. that's all there is needed.
The lower prices will have to come together with more competition. this will be harder to accomplish even if smaller ISP can enter the market.
this will be an interesting read if you want more details:
http://arstechnica.com/staff/2015/0...nd-lowered-my-bill-competition-works-sort-of/

 

[DeWeller]

In other words... Time for the government to collect TAXES on your internet bill. Woot Woot!

I suppose you pay taxes for internet connection anyway even now.

 

[Bl00dyMinded]

I suppose you pay taxes for internet connection anyway even now.

No I don't in Miami, FL. I pay a flat $42 for 18Mbs. No tax or modem fee.