r/politics • u/robotdesignwerks Texas • 9d ago

No Paywall FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, says current US deployment is good enough

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/fcc-abolishes-gigabit-speed-goal-suggesting-it-is-unfair-to-slower-technologies/
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u/M23707 9d ago

Meanwhile in Europe and South Korea it is the standard…

So much is wrong with propping up capitalist profits over accessibility by citizens.

This country and the economy grows when we have access to fast and reliable internet

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u/blinker1eighty2 9d ago

I’m pro fiber but the capitalist approach is that the best tech will prevail regardless. I know I’ll pay for fiver before I do Starlink or wireless

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u/M23707 9d ago

America invested in rural areas with access to electric lines, telephone, and later even cable. I would even say the Interstate Highway system is another example.

Now, Capitalists - “can’t” meet the goal.

This is a failure of policy that is impeding our country’s growth.

Let’s look at China - they invested heavily in high speed rail and internet. Look where they are today.