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Originally posted by filthy1980 View Postinternet access is a luxury not a right
Internet access these days is a necessity. For many poorer people, the only way that they can access public services is by going to the local library and logging in there.Comment
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Originally posted by meridian View PostYou’re confusing two different things - luxury vs necessity, and privilege vs right.
Internet access these days is a necessity. For many poorer people, the only way that they can access public services is by going to the local library and logging in there.
It is not necessary for it to be provided free to the home. No-one needs 24/7 internet access.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostBecause internet is a necessity, it is provided in public offices like a library. In rural areas I can see an argument for providing more public access points because libraries can be few and far between.
It is not necessary for it to be provided free to the home. No-one needs 24/7 internet access.
So we’re agreed that internet access these days is a necessity.
And perhaps we can agree that it it not a necessity for it to be provided free to every home.
But would it make the country a better place and provide more opportunities for some, if it was? Say for example, for every 1000 people that only waste it for surfing, there are 10 that use it to create a home business, or for remote working, or for the housebound to be able to converse with elderly relatives halfway across the country, wouldn’t this be worthwhile?Comment
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Originally posted by filthy1980 View Postinternet access is a luxury not a rightOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Don't remember BT calls being 'free' when it was nationalised, in fact they are still the most expensive provider.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostI hope they bring us back Busby when they return us to a 1970s level of service.
Move with the times, unless you’re JtB’s age, which you want us to believe you are. If that’s the case, enjoy each day and try to make a positive difference.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostIt's certainly no longer a luxury, especially when a lot of government services are now digital by default.
i'd guess worth case scenario a 200k ish
does that justify "free fibre broadband for everyone"?Comment
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