(12-14-2017 06:26 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  There have been comments that the current regulatory approach stifles creativity and innovation. Having represented regulated utilities for 40 years, I do not believe that a public utility model is appropriate for the Internet. But I don't want some of the horror story allegations to come true, either.

I think where multiple providers are present, competition will provide ample protection. Perhaps some rules where there is a single provider and competition where there are multiple providers.

Yeah this is where the problem resides. In the places where there are multiple ISP's to choose from this could very well result in faster, cheaper, and better internet due to competition. The places you have one choice though could be problematic. Now I only say could, because if they start immediately and visibly jerking those people around and make all the doomsday scenarios come true immediately this won't last long and won't end well for them.