Municipal broadband has been stopped predominantly by long term exclusivity contracts that were locked in by local politicians in the past. How would another o

Municipal broadband has been stopped predominantly by long term exclusivity contracts that were locked in by local politicians in the past. How would another option decrease competition? In what world does that make sense? This isn't without precedent. In markets where there are municipal broadband or increased competition in general, companies like AT&T immediately up their speeds, cut their prices, cut their contract lengths, etc.