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> The real problems with lack of NN are due to lack of competition in the access provider market. Focus on fixing that. Easier said than done. As with utilitie
by jaredklewis 10y ago
> The real problems with lack of NN are due to lack of competition in the access provider market. Focus on fixing that.
Easier said than done. As with utilities like power, water, or gas, it's not exactly that easy to get multiple companies running infrastructure to every home.
And to be clear, all of Americas Internet provider problems stem from the last mile monopolies, not the core infrastructure.
I agree there is a lot of detrimental regulatory overhead, but I disagree that it is the primary hurdle.
Last mile infastructure is not fluid. If the customer doesn't buy, it can't be sold to someone else and the builder is stuck with the bill. It's just too expensive to build and maintain for investors to want to enter in saturated markets.
Actually, this is why I feel wireless networks need less regulation than wired ones. Radio spectrum is fluid and normal market marchanics are more at play.