Part of the reason why I’ve recommended US based services to my Canadian clients was because of its speed due to proximity.

[puppinstuff@lemmy.ca]

Part of the reason why I’ve recommended US based services to my Canadian clients was because of its speed due to proximity. Now that net neutrality has been gutted and ISPs are free to artificially slow down their services a la carte, the speed advantage is questionable. Now I recommend services in Canada where I find them and European alternatives when no closer ones are available.

[sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works]

I don't pick based on country of origin, I pick based on privacy and other features. Unfortunately, that seems to knock out most US based services, which is sad because I'm American.