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> This wouldn't be a problem if ISP's weren't de facto monopolies. And even if they weren't monopolies, they would probably collude. Telcos in some countries,
by gerbilly 9y ago
> This wouldn't be a problem if ISP's weren't de facto monopolies.
And even if they weren't monopolies, they would probably collude.
Telcos in some countries, for example agree to not market services in each other's territories.
- spsful 9y agoComcast and TWC did that literally all the time. I can't back this up with a specific website link, but I have anecdotal evidence. When they tried to merge a couple of years ago a Comcast exec said in one interview that the move wouldn't affect consumers and isn't something intended to incite "anticompetitive" behavior because TWC and Comcast already do not compete. Ever noticed how a city is EITHER a Comcast or TWC city, and not both?