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Increased regulation means that would-be network providers need lawyers and lobbyists to compete. I can't get FIOS on my block in Manhattan even though I can s
by mwsherman 16y ago
Increased regulation means that would-be network providers need lawyers and lobbyists to compete.
I can't get FIOS on my block in Manhattan even though I can see Verizon HQ from my window. I'd like to give them my money and they'd like to take it, but they haven't gotten over the regulatory hurdles to run a fiber.
I am sure a small guy would love to do the same but there's no way they can get over those hurdles, if even Verizon struggles to do so. So yes, competition is de facto illegal.
Regulation is good for incumbents. Or, more accurately, it prevents them from having to work harder.
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- hga 16y agoIn this case in theory Verizon has overcome the regulatory hurdles and will connect you up within a few years. But it did take them many years to get to this point. Of course dealing with NYC is a special worst case....
- jcnnghm 16y agoMy area has very lax telecom regulation and we've had fios available fir years, and two competing cable companies. Prices are some of the lowest, and speeds are some of the fastest in the country.
- JamieEi 16y agoI'm in the same situation with FIOS in the heart of Seattle, but the mayor has personally told me that it has nothing to do with regulatory hurdles. The city would love to have Verizon compete with Comcast and has tried to work with them on making it happen. They aren't interested though.