FCC Outlines $9.95 Broadband Service for Poor Homes

[Brink]

It's not quite as cheap as NetZero's short-lived free dial-up service that was popular in the late 1990s and completely supported by ads, but the FCC's plan to bring affordable broadband service to low income families is a whole lot faster....

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Maximum PC | FCC Outlines $9.95 Broadband Service for Poor Homes

 

[lhorwinkle]

Just what we need ... more government spending!

 

[JoBo]

Locally a couple of school princapals were caught getting free lunches for their childern. Nothing much more then a slap on the wrists were given to them.

 

[seekermeister]

I seriously doubt that program would really help very many people...first, because it is limited to only a particular sector of the poor. Secondly, because so many of the ISPs are supporting it, because I once had a discounted cable TV service with one of the ISPs listed, and I terminated it, because with programming that was offered wasn't very enticing, and it was nothing more than bait to get me to signup for internet and telephone. While I shall keep my internet connection, I intend to terminate the telephone also, because I can get better service on landline. The point is, that the reason that the ISPs are supporting it, is because they see something in it to their advantage...not necessarily to that of the intended users.

 

[Big Tom]

i think thats funny because most of the "poor" people i associated with don't have computers. I just gave away one of my old laptops to a needy family today. we should work on getting them computers first, not internet. children growing up in a home without a computer are going to be way behind the curve

 

[derekimo]

i think thats funny because most of the "poor" people i associated with don't have computers. I just gave away one of my old laptops to a needy family today. we should work on getting them computers first, not internet. children growing up in a home without a computer are going to be way behind the curve

They're out there....

Free Computers For Low Income Families - InfoBarrel

 

[badger906]

wait a sec.. so just because someones poorer it means they get something cheaper... geez when will the hard working tax payer get preferential treatment over others.

I understand some people cant help there situation and im not trying to stop people getting help... but here in the uk id say 30% of all jobless people are jsut lazy arses!

almost daily in the paper i read "man/woman claims £20k benifits a year for bad back, seen running marathon"
and all they get is a slap on the wrist...
yet if i walked into a bank and stole £20k id go to prison.. i dont see a difference personally... rant over

 

[syost]

Badger906:

What part of FCC did you miss? Last I checked, other than U.S. contributions to British defense and a few elements in the foreign aid budgets, Britain is still an independent country. To put it simply: 1) this will cost U.S. taxpayers virtually nothing; 2) there are many people struggling as a result of a protracted recession; 3) giving children a fair shot at success is in everyone's interest; and 4) I haven't met too many lazy unemployed people and I have hired quite a few over the past decade. Oh, yes the U.S. could also save a lot more money by not propping up the defense (and economies) of some European allies. The vasy majority of unemployed people are not freeloaders - sadly the same cannot be said about quite a few countries around the world. We need to deal with enough right wing, closed minded, alleged conservatives on this side of the Atlantic. So why exactly is an internal political decision here any concern of yours?

Stephen

 

[badger906]

Geez nothing like a first post keyboard warrior..

yeah i know its US only its was just a rant in general.

The internet is NOT a essential element in life..

And just because you havent met any lazy people doesnt mean they dont exist

And my main point was WHY should someone with less money get it cheaper.. maybe some some people need the internet, pay full whack but struggle as a result.
Lets ramp the argument up slightly.. say you just bought a house and paid $300,000, its a new house and all new neighbors.. next day "Bill" moves in next door.
You great Bill and then he says "cant believe i got this house for $50,000, that new help the poorer people is great"

Would you honestly be feel happy knowing you paid for something that someone else can get cheaper, jsut because they have less money?

Why not lower prices across the board and help everyone out.

And before you bring armed forces into it, dont forget when helped/followed you into Iraq and Afghanistan, so dont imply your "propping" us up

 

[linnemeyerhere]

It's very apparent that this topic can only turn political and I suggest it was well intentioned but should be pulled to observe our rule #8

 

[seekermeister]

Pass out the gags.

 

[HammerHead]

Ketchup Please

I can't take those gags straight!

 

[legacy7955]

It's very apparent that this topic can only turn political and I suggest it was well intentioned but should be pulled to observe our rule #8

I'm not saying that a thread like this should be able to descend into a political sparing match but seriously the restrictions on ANY subject that MIGHT have a bit of political or related content has become ridiculous on so many forums nowadays. It has gotten to the point that it comes across as extreme censorship.

I say reasoned use of such elements of a discussion is going to happen and is necessary if we are to be able to broach many topics in the news.

Lets just keep it civil and measured. That is the nice thing about SevenForums, I have rarely seen such a mature responsible group of members on any other forums compared to those here.

 

[badger906]

"His chin looks like balls, shall we seonsor them too!?"

Lol love that episode of family guy. "The side boob hour"

 

[dustywoodworker]

It's very apparent that this topic can only turn political and I suggest it was well intentioned but should be pulled to observe our rule #8

Shut down. Then you won't have to read any more.

 

[Heyyou]

The only question I have is, if the isp's can provide service for $10 why do I have to pay $45? Am I making up the difference? Internet broadband is just there running, so where's the overhead?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Oh believe me I'll never shut down or be swayed of my views on this and many other relevant topics. But much lesser politically charged topics have been shut down and I just feel that it's inappropriate for good reasons and that those very reasons are what makes this forum a joy to be involved with. I for one don't feel that I should have to pay for others free use of the internet and if by some logic it's voted for then it should come with limits.

 

[badger906]

Lol where's that guy digging into me now, when all of you agree lol

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