I like this analogy with roads because land like wireless spectrum is a very finite resource especially at the last mile. Personally, I wish there was a better

I like this analogy with roads because land like wireless spectrum is a very finite resource especially at the last mile. Personally, I wish there was a better scheme to allocate precious wireless spectrum other than giving a 100 year license to the highest bidder in an auction. (Whether the auction is rigged or not is besides the point.) We talk about common carrier when it comes to wireline communication but why can't we do the same for wireless? I don't know about others but it sickens me to think that we consider it an achievement to raise a couple of billion dollars for granting exclusive license to prime low frequency spectrum to Cingular/Verizon. Wouldn't it be better if wireless carriers didn't have to fight over who has the least bad coverage? There has to be a better way...