 rec9140Provoice just DO it
join:2003-07-29
Mulberry, FL | reply to Skippy25
Re: Catch 22 said by Skippy25:
This is all a Catch 22 and this demand by SBC simply shows why they CAN'T be deregulated and must be forced to compete (share). They should be fined simply for making such an arrogant anticompetitive and anticonsumer statement.
I couldn't argree more! SBC & Verizon BOTH should be fined for their actions.
Its obviously time for another 1984 Breakup decision and break aprart the local network from the ILEC's.
said by Skippy25:
Keep in mind that "Sharing" doesn't mean SBC just gives free lines away. If I read their public report right, they charge close to $24 per line now to companies that lease their lines
This is simply corporate greed & profiteering. Most companies have lost their sense of corporate responsability to the PUBLIC & CONSUMERS to that of the "stockholders" & "market." Theres a reason that lawyers & stock brokers are the first to be killed in a coup.  There is a responsible way to make a profit and 99.999999% of companies today are not even close. I have no problem with a for profit company, its their actions to make a profit I take issue with.
said by Skippy25:
As I have said numerous times...... I as a consumer do not want every person that wants to provide me a service laying fiber around my city or to my house. There is absolutely no reason it needs to be done that way and it would do nothing more then raise
Unless something is done to split off the local network from the ILEC's I am afraid this is exactly wants going to have to happen to get fiber to homes. While I agree that it really doesn't need to be done 2-3-4-5 times over, if thats what it takes to get a competitive marketplace and fiber to homes so be it. When I was on the local cable board I wanted the township on the next franchise renewal to remove the exclusive/monopoly lanquage to allow for at the time, TCI, to come in and build a second system to compete against Adelphia. Areas with 2 cable companies have signifigantly better pricing and service than those with only 1 monopoly player.
As for the ILEC's I think its time for some REALLY SERIOUS GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION. Off with their heads! |
