The present generation of people who grew up before the internet or
mobile phones are an inconvenience to the advance of technology.
Our quaint notion of good quality service was based on the fact that we paid for it.
In order for a broadband supplier to meet the "8Mb for £1.99 per
month" he has to economise on service and squeeze as many customers as
possible onto what is effectively a party line. With the appearance of
TV broadcasts delivered over the internet the already slow speeds will
be further reduced.
The good news is that once you remove downloading videos, copying
music and illegal file sharing this congestion is removed. The even
better news is that modern technology allows a level of helpdesk
service which will satisfy even the grumpiest old fart. Imagine a world
where your internet connection is fast, if you have a problem a skilled
technician will videoconference and show you what to do. The downside
is that if you want to receive a TV programme or movie you will have to
pay a rental fee for it. ( I leave the completion of this business case
as an exercise for the would-be entrepreneur)
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