Pai put an end to all that, to the glee of both Big Tech and Big Telecom. Despite the oxygen-like importance of internet access, not everyone in the US has access to broadband, and these rules would slow down efforts to provide broadband for all. Telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon have openly moved to acquire Time Warner and Yahoo. The good news is that probing and regulating Big Tech, albeit from different starting points, is a priority for both Democrats and Republicans. Also, expect cases filed against Big Tech firms in other countries.

Source: Mint December 28, 2020 15:22 UTC