Verizon Stops Seriously Competing On Price > this is competition?

said by openbox9:

Therein lies the rub. Regulating private business to force them to open their infrastructure to competitors without requiring the competitors to make their own infrastructure investment (millions as you mention) smacks in the face of free market and capitalism IMO. The competition had their chance after 1996. A couple of CLECs began building their own plant, but most did not and now suffer the consequences. Making a successful business requires investment into the business. I may not agree with municipal ISP build outs, but at least they are investing in their infrastructure vice forcing private companies to open their cable plants.

said by openbox9:

Thanks for the mature response

I assume you're bringing up the USF when discussing government subsidization? The USF is in desperate need of overhaul...I don't think anyone will dispute that.

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