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I think the big gripe most people have is that competition really isn't cutthroat, and that's the issue. The big cable co's have de facto monopolies and can cha

I think the big gripe most people have is that competition really isn't cutthroat, and that's the issue. The big cable co's have de facto monopolies and can charge whatever they want, because it's so expensive to run lines through the ground. The FCC has traditionally been very friendly with WISPs because we 1) promote competition in markets where there often isn't any and 2) can get out in to rural areas better/faster than telcos. (As long as we stay within RF broadcast restrictions and abide by DFS, etc ... they get testy quick if you're not staying in bounds.)

Aaargh20318 10y ago
>I think the big gripe most people have is that competition really isn't cutthroat, and that's the issue. Wut ? There are 13 fiber ISP's that offer service at my address alone, then there is a cable ISP and at least a dozen or so DSL providers. You can get gigabit fiber service for €1/day. > The big cable co's have de facto monopolies and can charge whatever they want, because it's so expensive to run lines through the ground. Why would you need to run lines, the fiber is already there and completely open for anyone to use. The fees for access are the same for everyone no matter how big/small you are so you have a level playing field.
- TDL 10y ago
  In the U.S. there aren't 13 fiber ISPs in any market. These are the markets grahamburger is talking about. Here, stateside, there is not a lot of competition among ISPs.