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Or you need competition (see how ISPs work in Britain and some places in Europe). Or you need socialization (see how ISPs work in South Korea). Regulation isn'

Or you need competition (see how ISPs work in Britain and some places in Europe). Or you need socialization (see how ISPs work in South Korea). Regulation isn't the only solution.

thenmar 12y ago
Isn't the competition in Britain only possible because regulations require companies to share infrastructure?
- philbarr 12y ago
  Yes, British Telecom is forced to lease out the lines so that other companies can act as ADSL based ISPs. However, if you want cable into your house you only have one option: Virgin Media. Since they paid for and created all the cable in the first place.
- coob 12y ago
  Yes.
mpweiher 12y ago
The very strong competition in (for example) Germany was enabled/created by strong regulation. US ISPs have managed to fend off regulation and thus removed competition, resulting in monopolies or at most duopolies in most areas. Competition and regulation are not opposites.
- xnull2guest 12y ago
  Certainly they aren't mutual exclusive. You'd get my full agreement there. And touche to 'symbiosis' of regulation and competition. I do hope that this is the route we are heading.