> Imagine trying to compete for last-mile water or electric service. It is funny that you write that. As you probably know, but to inform others, electric serv

> Imagine trying to compete for last-mile water or electric service. It is funny that you write that. As you probably know, but to inform others, electric service in several states is competitive. Customers choose a supplier and that supplier puts enough power on the grid to serve their needs. Suppliers are generally unregulated in terms of pricing and customer selection. The last mile poles and wires are owned by a regulated company with that company's rates subject to oversight and a requirement to serve every subscriber. That's how we should do internet connectivity.