Google goes on the defensive about its position on NN in this C-Net article, which also contains this little tidbit.

Extensive Net neutrality regulations create "additional risks" that stifle investment, Cicconi said, adding that AT&T will only spend more on its networks if the economics work out."

Which makes me wonder if we'd even have utilities in rural areas such as mine if companies and people thought like this 50, 30 or even 20 years ago.

God forbid there might be a long term plan, rather than the simpleton mentality of "how much money can I squeeze from people *now*."

Link: Google defends Net neutrality regulations | CNET News.com

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