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 jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA | Service Like Politics It is, at best, a duopoly in many areas, just like our choices in politicians. We rarely vote for the person we like, it's often just a decision over which one is not as bad as the other. Same with my internet choices. At least I do have a choice. Too bad the differences are more or less in the marketing and advertising only, while underneath they are basically the same product and price. Kinda like our politicians. | |
jaminus
join:2004-10-14
Arlington, VA | There are some notable exceptions to the duopoly marketplace that exists throughout most of the U.S.
What about RCN, an overbuilder which competes with cable and telecoms in several major urban areas including Chicago and DC? What about LARIAT, a small, independent wireless ISP based in Wyoming? What about Sprint's Xohm--which offers 4mbps downstream in real world testing--and will soon be available in three major metropolitan areas?
More ISP choices are coming to the rest of America (or the populated parts of it, at least) but it will take some time. Demand is growing for fast, unfettered broadband, and in 24 months I bet the competitive landscape among ISPs will look strikingly different than it does today. | |
jmn1207Premium
join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA | Yes, well, there are a Green Parties and Libertarians in politics, too, among a smattering of others. And like these, the few alternate internet options are relatively unknown by most people, they don't have the resources to compete fairly, and some areas don't have them at all due to legal issues or bullying. Although, these smaller internet companies are most likely much better options than either of the 2 huge conglomerates that control your region. | |
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