Why the Internet Should Not Be Treated As A Public Utility | by Tiani Christian | Medium

Hear me out…Classifying Internet as a public utility would hurt consumers by reducing healthy competition and lowering quality standards.

Why the Internet Should Not Be Treated As A Public Utility Tiani Christian 5 min read · May 14, 2020 -- 6 Listen Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Source In an era when the digital divide is more apparent than ever, many are weighing the pros and cons of offering internet access as a public utility. Public utilities such as water, gas, and electricity typically have a monopolistic power over the service that they offer, which means that the internet as a public utility would likely face regulations and the rates be dependent on that company’s discretion. The United States’

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