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The Shifting Landscape of Internet Services
This chapter examines the evolution of internet access, contrasting the early diversity of service providers with today's concentrated market dominated by major tech giants. It raises critical issues around platform dependency, privacy, and the transition to subscription-based models for hardware and services, urging listeners to be cautious of emerging technologies. The discussion underscores the importance of active consumer participation in advocating for privacy rights and the challenges posed by the monopolistic practices of large tech companies.