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More important than the cost is the restrictions state and local governments have. Big ISPs have the right to lay down cable, it's nearly impossible for anyone
by juiceandjuice 14y ago
More important than the cost is the restrictions state and local governments have. Big ISPs have the right to lay down cable, it's nearly impossible for anyone except a huge ISP/Utility to get those rights.
- wmf 14y agoBut in a libertarian world the government wouldn't stop competing ISPs from competing. But yeah, half-libertarian policies like regulating ISPs to prevent competition but not regulating other aspects is problematic.