Telcos in Canada were forced to do this decades ago when phone lines were recognized as an essential service; it didn't stop them from making money hand over fist.
Internet is now what the phone used to be. It is essential to function. You can't find or apply for a job without benefits. Getting information and accessing programs - already there or getting there. Banking. Educating yourself on a vast number of topics. Connecting with people and organizations that can help you.
As for my getting less dividends, i think the difference is going to be very small.
Forcing our very large, wealthy infrastructure providers to have an accessible option to people with proven need is cheap way to help people who are struggling leverage their resources and level up.
It doesn't serve me as a relatively comfortable middle class person to have increasingly frustrated, exhausted and desperate people in my orbit who would be less frustrated and beat up if they had affordable, reliable internet access that would help them access jobs, programs and other resources online. For many, that initial internet help will mean they disqualify themselves from cheap internet much faster.
Gaurdians and traders. when the gaurdians step in, the traders whine.
