"The solution would be to break open the myriad of rules that make it hard for independent ISPs to expand: from local right-of-way's to utility poles to telecom

"The solution would be to break open the myriad of rules that make it hard for independent ISPs to expand: from local right-of-way's to utility poles to telecom regulations." Well, and the shitload of money that stringing last-mile wire costs. Also, 47 new telcos would like you to know they'll all be digging trenches in your yard next week. Because freedom.