Break up the Cloudflare monopoly


Break up the Cloudflare monopoly
The Issue
I'm reaching out because of countless frustrating experiences with Cloudflare's services. With a stranglehold on internet content delivery and security services, Cloudflare's frequent outages have led to websites crashing across the globe, impacting millions of users and businesses. This absurd monopoly leaves us with limited choices and unacceptable dependence on a singular service provider that holds too much power over the digital economy.
Every day, companies worldwide are scrambling to mitigate the losses incurred from these outages, which instigate serious operational and financial repercussions. Cloudflare's dominance in the Content Delivery Network (CDN) space suppresses competition, leading to a stifling lack of innovation and improvement in services. The company provides vital services like DDoS protection, SSL certificates, and domain registration, but when they falter, it sends shockwaves through the economy, with businesses and consumers bearing the brunt of their failures.
In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the concentration of such power in the hands of a single entity is dangerous. Regulatory intervention is crucial to diversify the CDN and internet security sectors, promoting competitive practices that drive technological advancement and reliability. Encouraging alternative providers would foster a landscape where businesses have the freedom to choose from several reliable options, thus reducing the overwhelming impact any single company's failure can have.
Let's urge lawmakers and regulatory bodies to prioritize breaking up Cloudflare's monopoly, not just to encourage a more competitive market, but to safeguard the global economy from disproportionate disruption. We call on the government to enforce antitrust laws and support innovations by fostering a fair technological ecosystem where competition can thrive.
Please add your signature to push for legislation that ensures a balanced, equitable, and resilient digital landscape for everyone.

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The Issue
I'm reaching out because of countless frustrating experiences with Cloudflare's services. With a stranglehold on internet content delivery and security services, Cloudflare's frequent outages have led to websites crashing across the globe, impacting millions of users and businesses. This absurd monopoly leaves us with limited choices and unacceptable dependence on a singular service provider that holds too much power over the digital economy.
Every day, companies worldwide are scrambling to mitigate the losses incurred from these outages, which instigate serious operational and financial repercussions. Cloudflare's dominance in the Content Delivery Network (CDN) space suppresses competition, leading to a stifling lack of innovation and improvement in services. The company provides vital services like DDoS protection, SSL certificates, and domain registration, but when they falter, it sends shockwaves through the economy, with businesses and consumers bearing the brunt of their failures.
In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the concentration of such power in the hands of a single entity is dangerous. Regulatory intervention is crucial to diversify the CDN and internet security sectors, promoting competitive practices that drive technological advancement and reliability. Encouraging alternative providers would foster a landscape where businesses have the freedom to choose from several reliable options, thus reducing the overwhelming impact any single company's failure can have.
Let's urge lawmakers and regulatory bodies to prioritize breaking up Cloudflare's monopoly, not just to encourage a more competitive market, but to safeguard the global economy from disproportionate disruption. We call on the government to enforce antitrust laws and support innovations by fostering a fair technological ecosystem where competition can thrive.
Please add your signature to push for legislation that ensures a balanced, equitable, and resilient digital landscape for everyone.

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Petition created on November 18, 2025