General Discussion

As usage grows -- which it will -- the system will become more congested and sloer over time. It's like any infrastructure.It requires updating and increase of capacity the noe it is used.

Therefore it is not likely to be split second difference. More like enough seconds so that someone visiting your widget website will grow impatient and move on. And tat is going to benefit the Big Chain widget company exponentially.

One of the beauties of the Intrnet is tat it levels the playing field. Companies may have other resources to use too, but in terms of ability to send content and reach an audience (customers) all companies are created equal. Which is in theory what capitalism is supposed to be about.

That wont be the case if the ISPs are allowed to pick winners and losers.