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Camino, CA | Call it what it is: Anti competitive market conduct "However, we've documented countless times how those same ISPs often then lobby to have laws passed or engage in sleazy activities to prevent those towns and cities -- or anyone else -- from wiring those un-served regions. ISPs get their cake and eat it too -- saving money on expansion, while avoiding a future competitor should the local incumbent someday change their mind and decide to service that market. It shouldn't work that way -- but it does, and all too often."
You're right. Competitive markets aren't supposed to work that way. What you are describing is anti-competitive market conduct warranting strong regulatory/legal action. Incumbent service areas are not exclusive proprietary franchises. |
