ISP Quality and Choices

This cluster focuses on debates about Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including their practices, service quality, lack of competition (especially in the US), regional differences, and requests for specific examples.

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3xblah Jan 29, 2020 View on HN

Not speaking for all ISPs worldwide.

ptk Feb 15, 2024 View on HN

Do you have examples of ISPs that do this?

AceJohnny2 Jun 16, 2021 View on HN

I see a conspicuous lack of ISPs in your list.

sanxiyn Jul 17, 2025 View on HN

Maybe their ISPs don't do that. There are many ISPs on the Earth.

metalliqaz Nov 28, 2017 View on HN

He's talking about the ISPs.

spookthesunset Nov 9, 2021 View on HN

For an ISP, you are probably correct.

copperx Nov 21, 2016 View on HN

Aren't ISPs really bad too?

roadnottaken Jun 5, 2014 View on HN

Must be nice to have a choice of ISPs...

badwolf Sep 3, 2020 View on HN

The ISP's are probably who are pushing for this

bandrami Jan 21, 2026 View on HN

You're missing the part where the ISP is the one doing it