> I agree but unlike electricity or water where quality of service is regulated (water quality etc) internet service is not. It is very regulated. Starting a n

> I agree but unlike electricity or water where quality of service is regulated (water quality etc) internet service is not. It is very regulated. Starting a new utility that relies on public property (easements for landlines or spectrum for over the air) requires cutting an epic amount of red tape. In fact, it is such a messing process that only the very politically well connected companies can even consider entering the market. It's definitely regulated. It just isn't regulated in the way that you want.