I think there might be a slight miscommunication on time scales. I don't believe that any monopoly, except those granted by the government, can maintain its st

I think there might be a slight miscommunication on time scales. I don't believe that any monopoly, except those granted by the government, can maintain its status as a monopoly forever. I believe that in 10 - 15 years the monopoly will lose its grip on the market. It may still be a major player, but it won't be calling the shots. So there is a barrier to entry, eventually someone will enter the market; unless of course the monopoly is losing money or was subsidized by some other entity in which case those using it are getting a good deal -- it cost more than they spent.