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They already got several checks from the government, and failed to provide anything in return (except for lobbying money to stifle municipal broadband): https:/

• bernierocks 7y ago
  This article is referencing fiber. It's also disingenuous (and just factually incorrect) to say there is 'nothing' in return. https://www.highspeedinternet.com/providers/fiber https://www.highspeedinternet.com/providers/fiber Multiple companies offering Fiber in many parts of the US. There are also multiple options (Comcast, Wow, AT&T, Time Warner, bell atlantic, satellite, and many wireless options) in most areas of the US, which by definition means there isn't a monopoly. Many people throw out the 'monopoly' label and really have no idea what the word means.
  • deogeo 7y ago
    > It's also disingenuous (and just factually incorrect) to say there is 'nothing' in return. They literally did not fulfill their contractual obligations, but thanks to lobbying, were forgiven.
    • bernierocks 7y ago
      Do you have proof that no fiber cable was laid down in any part of the US?
      • deogeo 7y ago
        I have proof that much less fiber than was paid for was laid down. I've linked it before, here's a few different links if you can't be bothered to click on the previous one: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-book-of-broken-promis_b_5839394 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-book-of-broken-promis_b_5... https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Takes-Billions-in-FCC-Subsidies-For-Broadband-Expansion-134949 https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Takes-Billions-in-FC...