I think it is more: once the government enters the market with a subsidized or free product, you not only kill existing businesses, but any hope of future compe

I think it is more: once the government enters the market with a subsidized or free product, you not only kill existing businesses, but any hope of future competition. The 1 gif fiber from the city looks good today, but 10-20 years down the road when 100gb is cutting edge, who is going to risk offering it?