FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices

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I understand my opinion on this topic may be in the minority, but given where we are today, I think this is okay. I don't think there needs to be a speed goal or anything. We should find ways to make it more affordable for families who can't afford it, but all of a sudden, the market seems to be working... You can live anywhere and get broadband via Starlink for like $100 / month. It's expensive so there's an affordability gap, but there's no longer a connectivity gap based on geolocation. You can live most places and get 5G to the home. Companies are charging $30, $40, $50ish a month for internet services that is going to be more than reasonable for most families. Meanwhile, Amazon is launching satellites in space to compete with Starlink. Meanwhile, fiber continues to roll out in various neighborhoods. Meanwhile, we still have our cable companies... Like... We are starting to see real competition here, and i think it will only get better. Consumers demand fast internet. I think we need to do more to make internet affordable to communities that cannot, but I don't think setting minimum broadband requirements matter anymore. People want to know if they can video conference and watch netflix / youtube. If the answer is yes, it's fast enough for 90%.