How is this even possible in 2024? I realize Rochester isn’t exactly a major metropolis, but we’re in the middle of town! It’s not like they’re relying on Hughesnet or something.

Also, it’s not that they’re cheaping out on us either. The owners live upstairs. This is a duplex.

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      First world? I just looked up Lagos, Nigeria. 10-50 mbps.

      So it sounds to me more like an lots of the world problem.

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        8 months ago

        You just picked out a few countries. My point is there are people who live with worse internet speeds.

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          Dumb argument, its all relative.

          Of course there are people who have it worse. But that doesnt invalidate the frustrations of people who dont. A 1st world problem isnt less valid than a third world poblem.

          In the 1st world, you often need a reliable internet connection to do almost everything. From ordering food to applying for a job. Even some work is only offered remotely and therefore it is a requirement.

          If you dont have the internet in a 1st world country you will fall behind and lokely end up poor and struggling.

          In some third world countires, assume these same issues sont exist.

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          A few countries? I picked one city in one country. A third-world country. To show that this is not a problem just in developed nations.

          And I know there are people with worse internet speeds. There are people without electricity or running water. Should I not complain if I come to an AirBnB and there’s no electricity or running water because it’s a “first world problem?”

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      What?

      How is the availability of high-quality internet a first world problem? I live in a developing country and it’s way better than this LoL

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        Well, there are countries where it’s still bad. Africa usually isn’t great, IIRC. Really geography has a big influence, it’s all about cost of a cable vs. possible rate of return from subscribers. Even Australia and NZ have had struggles with that.

        Then again, I haven’t checked recently and it’s rapidly improving. Things like Starlink are available too now.