VUser50 wrote:
So Netflix is already paying for their bandwidth needs. But the person who they pays runs into a problem when it connects to Verizon. The actual roads are big enough, the bridge between them, however, is too narrow and there is debate over who pays. Additionally, because there is so much data coming through, Verizon wants to charge a toll.
The issue is that most customers don't have much choice in ISPs so Verizon has a unfair advantage in price disputes (especially when they partner with competing services), hence why the FCC should be involved.
I think as time goes on hopefully data exchange between carriers will evolve. Were moving past the historical days. Level3 has a great modern twist - they are moving to "Bit Miles"
http://www.level3.com/en/legal/ip-traffic-exchange-policy/
Verizon certainly does evil things. They lobby for monopoly control of areas. They force municipalities into agreements that prevent competition. They have a lot of power, no debate about that.
I love the idea of small ISPs or a muni ISP. Competition would be great.