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ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers (arstechnica.com)
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[–] chevy9294@monero.town 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

We can switch ISP???

[–] darklamer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago

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

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

No. You're welcome.

[–] dan@upvote.au 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day 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.