How do ISPs work? [bandwidth bill = electricity bill]

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ISPs facilitate internet access by providing the infrastructure that connects users to the internet, which includes physical wires and servers. Users pay ISPs for data transmission, while ISPs incur costs for electricity, maintenance, and technology to ensure reliable service. There is ongoing debate about whether ISPs genuinely need to charge high fees to upgrade infrastructure or if they are prioritizing profits over service improvements. Critics argue that ISPs may intentionally create congestion to incentivize companies to pay for faster services, disadvantaging smaller businesses. The discussion raises questions about the true costs of internet service and the disparity in internet speeds compared to other countries.
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Actually, that leads to a question of which ISPs do public libraries use? They are part of the government, so the question might became, what ISP does the government use?
EDIT: I apologize for calling ATT's business plan crony capitalism. Its just capitalism, crony doesn't fit in this context because ATT seems to be pushing ahead based on merit, not anything that could be considered dubious. However, I'm sure there will be some favoritism at play when ISPs begin to make exclusive deals with some web content providers over others.
 
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