| Smaller ILECs Dane,
How come you guys don't partner with the smaller ILECs (i.e. Frontier Communications). Are they not held to the same competitive rules as the larger ILEC? It seems my area ( Elk Grove) has NO alternative to Frontier as the service provider other than Comcast cable modem. |
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 DaneJasperSonic.NetPremium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:7 | said by curious123 :
Dane,
How come you guys don't partner with the smaller ILECs (i.e. Frontier Communications). Are they not held to the same competitive rules as the larger ILEC? It seems my area ( Elk Grove) has NO alternative to Frontier as the service provider other than Comcast cable modem.
Generally speaking, the smaller ILEC would rather totally lock out competitors, and own the whole enchilada. This way, they can set prices and product speeds and such, without any outside pressure.
-Dane |
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| I know they would rather have a complete monopoly. Is Sonic not available in these areas by Sonic's choice or is the smaller ILEC locking you out of their network? |
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DaneJasperSonic.NetPremium,VIP
join:2001-08-20
Santa Rosa, CA
kudos:7 | said by curious123 :
I know they would rather have a complete monopoly. Is Sonic not available in these areas by Sonic's choice or is the smaller ILEC locking you out of their network?
At this point, they certainly could lock everyone out. However, I think it's a more practical matter, it's probably just not cost effective to fight that battle for such a small prize. In other words, if you're going to try to buy services from an ILEC, it would be more effective to pick one with a huge footprint rather than a little island.
-Dane |
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