1.) Claire Cain Miller, author of this article, states people in Japan, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Paris, and other places can download high-definition movies within seven seconds at a low of $30 dollars monthly while elsewhere (refereed to places in the USA) People can download high-definition movies within 1.4 minutes paying over $300 dollars, that's more than ten times better speeds. Miller says the reason for the USA's expensive and slow internet is because of a lack of internet service providers. Tim Wu, a professor at Colombia Law School agree's with her statement saying, "Its just very simple economics". Every time a new company tried to build itself up, the main competitors will do what they need to do to keep their customers; lower prices a tad and increase speeds. I would like to see new providers upraise, but I cant, it costs a lot and will probably fail anyway. I see the future of internet to be at higher prices and faster speeds because of nothing except for what Miller laid on the table for me, the facts that internet providers will raise prices when other smaller companies rise and raise speeds making their customers stay with them.
I believe that the Internet in the USA will catch up to where other countries are within the next 3 years. With Google fiber coming out other business are beginning to start adding fiber optic cabling to their infrastructure. Supposedly with in the next year my ISP, Cox Communications, will provide fiber optic connection at my house. Once the main infrastructure is set prices and speeds should regulate to where other countries are at.
The author of this article explains the difference between Internet in the United States and in Europe. He compares the high prices that exists within larger city's in the US in comparison to city's in other parts of the world. He is claiming that we as Americans are paying up to three times more for internet up to ten times worse compared to other countries. Not only does the price of the actual service differ, but the price of "renting" modems for hundreds of dollars when the modems themselves are barley that much if not less. Basically towards then end he goes into detail about how in early 2000, highspeed internet was used as a marketing ploy to get company's to bash at one another and compete, something that America is known for. Unfortunately this did not happen, and the companys stayed out of each others way. After that he goes into saying that there is no major advancements that are coming into play that really make anything worth while as far as upgrading tech goes.
In my opinion, there are lots of new tech innovations that are coming out of hiding in america. As wesley said, google fiber is spreading out more and more; breaking more and more boundary's. Its claimed to be up to 100 times faster than other internet providers. And again, because of the success of Fiber, other companys are struggling to keep up and stay afloat. I also hear that soon fiber may be coming to Arizona, so far just Scottsdale and Tempe, but maybe soon phoenix! GAH Internets
This whole topic makes me so mad, it's the same with smart phones. Corporations just nickle and dime people because they can, we have the technology to do amazing things yet these companies limit it because they want to milk as much money as possible from us. As the author said, it's a result of "monopoly providers" who can jack the prices up because there's no one to stop them. However I do believe that eventually the prices will go down again, Google Fiber seems to be a thorn in the side of ISP providers. America likes to think it's the most tech advanced country in the world but that's simply not true, countries like China and South Korea currently have the lead and you can tell based on their speed and prices for electronics.
1. This article is about the how ridiculous American internet is. America has incredibly expensive internet compared to the rest of the world, yet it is very poor quality. The internet in the US is suffering due to the lack of competition. I know for a fact that COX internet has been known to throttle their internet, so that you are not getting the internet you are paying for. This is because they tether your internet between you and your neighbors. Therefore, in order to get to everyone, they have to decrease your high speed. The lack of competition is what allows American internet service providers to offer bad speed at high costs. 2. My vision regarding America's future internet is based solely on Google Fiber. My hope is that Google Fiber is able to spread all throughout the United States. So far, Google has been promising to not throttle their internet. Google Fiber is coming to Austin, Texas, and they have promised to keep their prices reasonable. Hopefully, Google Fiber will expand to the rest of the US pretty soon.
1. This article is about how ridiculous American internet is. America has incredibly expensive internet compared to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the same can be said about America’s internet quality. The internet in the US is suffering due to the lack of competition. I know for a fact that COX internet throttles their internet, so that you are not getting the internet that you are paying for. This is because they tether your internet between you and your neighbors. Therefore, in order to get to everyone, they have to decrease your maximum high speed. The lack of competition is what allows American internet service providers to offer bad speeds at high costs. 2. My vision regarding America's future internet is based solely on Google Fiber. My hope is that Google Fiber is able to spread all throughout the United States. So far, Google has been promising not to throttle their internet. Google Fiber is coming to Austin, Texas, and they have stated that the prices are affordable. Hopefully, Google Fiber will expand to the rest of the US pretty soon.
This article is showing off that in the US, our "fast" internet is slower than most other countries' average. In my household, we pay for the upgraded internet, still clocking in at only around 65mbps. That's around 6% of Google's new "Fiber" speeds, which is comparably priced.
Internet speeds in the US I believe are going to climb drastically, only due to Google's new network they are rolling out. As soon as Google announced it would be coming to the Phoenix-Scottsdale area with their 1gbps internet, Cox decided to double their speeds across the board for the mean time while they work on a fiber network of their own. Any company that wants to be competitive is going to be forced to switch over as Google reaches all parts of the country.
This article describes the different internet speeds throughout the the world and the costs for them. They go through to describe the circumstances for different internet speeds in select areas like rural towns versus big cities. And in doing so they highlight a very big issue, that America hugely falls behind the others. And through research they find out that this development doesn't come from some type of technological disadvantage but from an economical disadvantage to the American people. And that is the lack of competition big conglomerate internet providers have. They can give out mediocre service at high prices because the people have no one else to turn to, even if they wanted to switch. This makes America a joke compared to countries with less money and larger populations in internet.
However I don't believe that this will continue to be the norm for a few big reasons. The first is the large outcry of the American people against companies like Time Warner for the lack of care they have for their customers which I believe will create a large opening in the market for smaller companies with better rates to jump in and take advantage of. Then, even if that falls short, I believe that internet services are moving out of the range of local companies as the internet and its users expands across the globe. Instead of just section owned internet I think organizations from other countries will begin as they see the potential for profit from America. This would cause a large competition on a global scale that would force internet providers to work for their customers like they already should be. And if that all fails, GOOGLE FIBER!!
1. This article shows how much people around the world pay for internet and what speeds they get. The US seems to lack in internet speeds compared to other country's. We also charge for internet that other countries.
2. I believe everyone will have fiber in about 10-15 years. I also think that isps will connect internet,television and phone into one cable. If it was all in one cable it would make it a lot easier to route cable through a house saving money and time. Internet speeds will be ridiculous if we switch from cable/satellite etc to fiber.
This article shows just how bad the internet situation here in America is. Other countries have far faster speeds for roughly the same price if not cheaper than the fairly, to be honest, crappy speeds that we get.
Google fiber is one of the main fighters for faster internet speeds in the US. It's not only more affordable than cable provider's internet speeds, but it's also quicker! IF cable companies want to compete, they'll HAVE to lower their rates.
This article is comparing the costs, quality, service, and business of internet providers within different countries. For example, speed costs in Japan are averaged doubled here in Arizona. This article explains theories behind the difference. One being, the large ISP companies here, add additional equipment to your plan, such as a modem, and over charge for it. The average cost to rent a modem is $100 a year, whereas the modem itself is worth much less than $100. People in other countries do not face these business strategies.
I feel our speeds are definitely going to reach those in other countries, especially with Google Fibre popping up in different cities. Once that populates more, estimated in the next few years, we will reach equivalent speeds.
The article talks about how there is a lack of competition in America. Since a single internet service provider dominates a single area, we are forced to choose a single provider instead of switching back and for the for whoever has the best service. For most services, competition forces them to compete and become better. Here, there is no reason for these internet providers to be better. Speed is not that expensive, they choose to make it expensive because of the lack of competition.
With the new Google program, they can make internet cheaper and faster. This new program can revolutionize internet because it can lead all the internet providers away from their robbing ways.
The article talks about how money is power and that the lack of competition in internet providers has given them the privilege to up their prices to high hell while keeping the speed wherever they want. They have all control over the situation and we don't a choice in the matter.
Google Fiber seems really cool and like its spitting in the face of internet providers everywhere (everywhere meaning the select states it has applied itself). Once Google Fiber has gotten around more places I feel like we will see the prices drop significantly.
The article talks about how internet speeds and costs between the U.S. and England are drastically different. The article says that Americans are paying three time the price for a worse internet connection. This is due to money grubbing companies, that only goals are to make more than other companies. Google is slowly introducing their Google Fiber to select areas but is definitely a step in the right direction. Once it is in more places, the other companies will be forced to lower prices and increase speeds.
1.) Claire Cain Miller, author of this article, states people in Japan, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Paris, and other places can download high-definition movies within seven seconds at a low of $30 dollars monthly while elsewhere (refereed to places in the USA) People can download high-definition movies within 1.4 minutes paying over $300 dollars, that's more than ten times better speeds. Miller says the reason for the USA's expensive and slow internet is because of a lack of internet service providers. Tim Wu, a professor at Colombia Law School agree's with her statement saying, "Its just very simple economics". Every time a new company tried to build itself up, the main competitors will do what they need to do to keep their customers; lower prices a tad and increase speeds. I would like to see new providers upraise, but I cant, it costs a lot and will probably fail anyway. I see the future of internet to be at higher prices and faster speeds because of nothing except for what Miller laid on the table for me, the facts that internet providers will raise prices when other smaller companies rise and raise speeds making their customers stay with them.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the Internet in the USA will catch up to where other countries are within the next 3 years. With Google fiber coming out other business are beginning to start adding fiber optic cabling to their infrastructure. Supposedly with in the next year my ISP, Cox Communications, will provide fiber optic connection at my house. Once the main infrastructure is set prices and speeds should regulate to where other countries are at.
ReplyDeleteThe author of this article explains the difference between Internet in the United States and in Europe. He compares the high prices that exists within larger city's in the US in comparison to city's in other parts of the world. He is claiming that we as Americans are paying up to three times more for internet up to ten times worse compared to other countries. Not only does the price of the actual service differ, but the price of "renting" modems for hundreds of dollars when the modems themselves are barley that much if not less. Basically towards then end he goes into detail about how in early 2000, highspeed internet was used as a marketing ploy to get company's to bash at one another and compete, something that America is known for. Unfortunately this did not happen, and the companys stayed out of each others way. After that he goes into saying that there is no major advancements that are coming into play that really make anything worth while as far as upgrading tech goes.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, there are lots of new tech innovations that are coming out of hiding in america. As wesley said, google fiber is spreading out more and more; breaking more and more boundary's. Its claimed to be up to 100 times faster than other internet providers. And again, because of the success of Fiber, other companys are struggling to keep up and stay afloat. I also hear that soon fiber may be coming to Arizona, so far just Scottsdale and Tempe, but maybe soon phoenix! GAH Internets
This whole topic makes me so mad, it's the same with smart phones. Corporations just nickle and dime people because they can, we have the technology to do amazing things yet these companies limit it because they want to milk as much money as possible from us. As the author said, it's a result of "monopoly providers" who can jack the prices up because there's no one to stop them. However I do believe that eventually the prices will go down again, Google Fiber seems to be a thorn in the side of ISP providers. America likes to think it's the most tech advanced country in the world but that's simply not true, countries like China and South Korea currently have the lead and you can tell based on their speed and prices for electronics.
ReplyDelete1. This article is about the how ridiculous American internet is. America has incredibly expensive internet compared to the rest of the world, yet it is very poor quality. The internet in the US is suffering due to the lack of competition. I know for a fact that COX internet has been known to throttle their internet, so that you are not getting the internet you are paying for. This is because they tether your internet between you and your neighbors. Therefore, in order to get to everyone, they have to decrease your high speed. The lack of competition is what allows American internet service providers to offer bad speed at high costs.
ReplyDelete2. My vision regarding America's future internet is based solely on Google Fiber. My hope is that Google Fiber is able to spread all throughout the United States. So far, Google has been promising to not throttle their internet. Google Fiber is coming to Austin, Texas, and they have promised to keep their prices reasonable. Hopefully, Google Fiber will expand to the rest of the US pretty soon.
1. This article is about how ridiculous American internet is. America has incredibly expensive internet compared to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the same can be said about America’s internet quality. The internet in the US is suffering due to the lack of competition. I know for a fact that COX internet throttles their internet, so that you are not getting the internet that you are paying for. This is because they tether your internet between you and your neighbors. Therefore, in order to get to everyone, they have to decrease your maximum high speed. The lack of competition is what allows American internet service providers to offer bad speeds at high costs.
ReplyDelete2. My vision regarding America's future internet is based solely on Google Fiber. My hope is that Google Fiber is able to spread all throughout the United States. So far, Google has been promising not to throttle their internet. Google Fiber is coming to Austin, Texas, and they have stated that the prices are affordable. Hopefully, Google Fiber will expand to the rest of the US pretty soon.
This article is showing off that in the US, our "fast" internet is slower than most other countries' average. In my household, we pay for the upgraded internet, still clocking in at only around 65mbps. That's around 6% of Google's new "Fiber" speeds, which is comparably priced.
ReplyDeleteInternet speeds in the US I believe are going to climb drastically, only due to Google's new network they are rolling out. As soon as Google announced it would be coming to the Phoenix-Scottsdale area with their 1gbps internet, Cox decided to double their speeds across the board for the mean time while they work on a fiber network of their own. Any company that wants to be competitive is going to be forced to switch over as Google reaches all parts of the country.
This article describes the different internet speeds throughout the the world and the costs for them. They go through to describe the circumstances for different internet speeds in select areas like rural towns versus big cities. And in doing so they highlight a very big issue, that America hugely falls behind the others. And through research they find out that this development doesn't come from some type of technological disadvantage but from an economical disadvantage to the American people. And that is the lack of competition big conglomerate internet providers have. They can give out mediocre service at high prices because the people have no one else to turn to, even if they wanted to switch. This makes America a joke compared to countries with less money and larger populations in internet.
ReplyDeleteHowever I don't believe that this will continue to be the norm for a few big reasons. The first is the large outcry of the American people against companies like Time Warner for the lack of care they have for their customers which I believe will create a large opening in the market for smaller companies with better rates to jump in and take advantage of. Then, even if that falls short, I believe that internet services are moving out of the range of local companies as the internet and its users expands across the globe. Instead of just section owned internet I think organizations from other countries will begin as they see the potential for profit from America. This would cause a large competition on a global scale that would force internet providers to work for their customers like they already should be. And if that all fails, GOOGLE FIBER!!
1. This article shows how much people around the world pay for internet and what speeds they get. The US seems to lack in internet speeds compared to other country's. We also charge for internet that other countries.
ReplyDelete2. I believe everyone will have fiber in about 10-15 years. I also think that isps will connect internet,television and phone into one cable. If it was all in one cable it would make it a lot easier to route cable through a house saving money and time. Internet speeds will be ridiculous if we switch from cable/satellite etc to fiber.
This article shows just how bad the internet situation here in America is. Other countries have far faster speeds for roughly the same price if not cheaper than the fairly, to be honest, crappy speeds that we get.
ReplyDeleteGoogle fiber is one of the main fighters for faster internet speeds in the US. It's not only more affordable than cable provider's internet speeds, but it's also quicker! IF cable companies want to compete, they'll HAVE to lower their rates.
This article is comparing the costs, quality, service, and business of internet providers within different countries. For example, speed costs in Japan are averaged doubled here in Arizona. This article explains theories behind the difference.
ReplyDeleteOne being, the large ISP companies here, add additional equipment to your plan, such as a modem, and over charge for it. The average cost to rent a modem is $100 a year, whereas the modem itself is worth much less than $100. People in other countries do not face these business strategies.
I feel our speeds are definitely going to reach those in other countries, especially with Google Fibre popping up in different cities. Once that populates more, estimated in the next few years, we will reach equivalent speeds.
The article talks about how there is a lack of competition in America. Since a single internet service provider dominates a single area, we are forced to choose a single provider instead of switching back and for the for whoever has the best service. For most services, competition forces them to compete and become better. Here, there is no reason for these internet providers to be better. Speed is not that expensive, they choose to make it expensive because of the lack of competition.
ReplyDeleteWith the new Google program, they can make internet cheaper and faster. This new program can revolutionize internet because it can lead all the internet providers away from their robbing ways.
The article talks about how money is power and that the lack of competition in internet providers has given them the privilege to up their prices to high hell while keeping the speed wherever they want. They have all control over the situation and we don't a choice in the matter.
ReplyDeleteGoogle Fiber seems really cool and like its spitting in the face of internet providers everywhere (everywhere meaning the select states it has applied itself). Once Google Fiber has gotten around more places I feel like we will see the prices drop significantly.
The article talks about how internet speeds and costs between the U.S. and England are drastically different. The article says that Americans are paying three time the price for a worse internet connection. This is due to money grubbing companies, that only goals are to make more than other companies. Google is slowly introducing their Google Fiber to select areas but is definitely a step in the right direction. Once it is in more places, the other companies will be forced to lower prices and increase speeds.
ReplyDelete