I gave up when I hit this nugget: "The problem? Local governments and their public utilities charge ISPs far more than these things actually cost. For example,

I gave up when I hit this nugget: "The problem? Local governments and their public utilities charge ISPs far more than these things actually cost. For example, rights of way and pole attachments fees can double the cost of network construction" Actually digging holes in streets, obtaining right-of-way access to private property, and putting up your own poles is half as expensive as just using the holes and poles the public has already built? Oh, really? I'm more inclined to think they're grousing about not being able to mooch the public's infrastructure investments for free.