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Looks like most ISPs are either content companies themselves (Comcast) or have tight relationships with them (AT&T, Verizon).

They all see higher profits in screwing over consumers, apparently




Another possibility: content companies said, do this, or we'll try to get the USG to force you to, which will be more expensive for both of us.


As I recall, it was reported that the US Copyright Czar was involved in getting these ISPs together and negotiating this.




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