To the extent that near-future cellular data connections are good enough for most things, they introduce a lot of additional choice. Instead of just cable, DSL,

To the extent that near-future cellular data connections are good enough for most things, they introduce a lot of additional choice. Instead of just cable, DSL, or satellite, you can also throw three or more cellular networks into competition. As for wired connections, I see a way to get competitive pricing there too. Neighborhoods and towns should invest in their own last-mile fiber, and then buy transit at competitive rates. They could outsource the operation of the local network, but they would retain ownership of it and can always get competitive bids for another operator.