> telecom equipment is regulated This is tricky, because "telecom" only has POTS and cable TV within its scope. "Internet" service that just uses ethernet tech

> telecom equipment is regulated This is tricky, because "telecom" only has POTS and cable TV within its scope. "Internet" service that just uses ethernet technologies are their own separate thing, and why "Ma Bell" megacorps can get away with their junk Internet service because it's regulated differently than POTS.