This is a classic example of what happens when you have concentrated benefits and diffuse costs. Everyone pays a little bit more because of the way broadband is

This is a classic example of what happens when you have concentrated benefits and diffuse costs. Everyone pays a little bit more because of the way broadband is treated, but broadband companies make a LOT because of it. It simply doesn't reach a high enough priority for people to really push for reform, but it is high enough priority to broadband companies that they fight tooth and nail.