The Scam: How Internet Giants are Getting Rich Off Your Data Without Lifting a Finger
In a stunning revelation, the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has exposed the shocking truth behind the OTT (Over-the-Top) service providers’ sweetheart deal in South Africa. It turns out that companies like Netflix are getting away with not paying a single cent to use our national broadband infrastructure, despite siphoning off billions of rand from the pockets of unsuspecting consumers.
ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi blasted the OTT providers, saying they are "parasites" that feed off the back of network operators without giving back. "These companies are not investing in our infrastructure, and they’re not paying their fair share of the costs," she said. "It’s time for them to start pulling their weight and contributing to the upkeep of our networks."
But the real punchline is that the government and regulators are complicit in this racket. Instead of cracking down on the OTT providers, they’re too busy giving them special treatment and handouts. It’s a cozy little arrangement that benefits no one except the fat cats at the top of the corporate food chain.
So, how do we fix this mess? Well, for starters, we need to put a stop to the "Fair Share" farce. It’s a myth that these OTT providers are somehow exempt from paying for the infrastructure that they’re using. Newsflash: they’re not. And if we want to keep our internet speeds from crawling to a snail’s pace, we need to start holding them accountable.
As one industry insider put it, "The OTT providers are just trying to get away with murder. They’re using our infrastructure, making billions, and then trying to silence us with their ‘fair share’ nonsense. It’s time we stand up to them and demand change."
So, what’s the solution? We need to take back control of our infrastructure and our data. We need to stop letting these corporate behemoths dictate the terms of the game and start playing by their own rules. It’s time for a revolution.
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