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ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers (arstechnica.com)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (3 children)

We can switch ISP???

[–] floofloof 2 points 2 months ago

No. You're welcome.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Sure... You probably have the option of a wireless ISP that provides 1/10 the speed for 5x the cost.

In reality... no.

I used to live in an apartment that had an exclusivity deal with Xfinity/Comcast. We could only get Xfinity services. At my current house I do actually have a choice: Xfinity (cable or fiber), AT&T Fiber, or a local ISP (Sonic) that's much better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

For most normal people in most normal places: yes, you can.