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Punx

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4. The problem is the barriers to entry.

Reply to upaloopa (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 12, 2015, 02:10 PM

Nov 2015

It’s not cheap to run fiber optic lines. Those that do, do deserve some return for their efforts. The problem is that due to mergers there really is only one choice in many parts of the country. Really internet should be like electricity, a necessity. And what it calls for is regulation like those of utilities, but Wall Street and the CEO’s will fight that at every turn.

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Comcast Data Caps [View all] Punx Nov 2015 OP

So can't anyone else come in and offer cheaper upaloopa Nov 2015 #1

would be nice if we had an alternative FreakinDJ Nov 2015 #3

The problem is the barriers to entry. Punx Nov 2015 #4

If you thought Comcast was going to be ok with cutting the cord the that is crazy talk yeoman6987 Nov 2015 #2

Had to research this for hours before signing up with Comcast. F4lconF16 Nov 2015 #5

We have an internet cartel.......... marmar Nov 2015 #6

Thank you for this Punx Nov 2015 #7

K&R'd! snot Nov 2015 #8