Here in Missouri cable companies are operate under EXCLUSIVE contract to the local community, city, etc. This means that they are a government authorized monopoly.
A second cable company, by law, is impossible. Under these rules, a choice in ISP's is the only reasonable answer. -- Security through obscurity is no security at all
PatientGuy I'M Way Deep Into Nothing Special Premium join:2000-12-11 Arlington, VA
In my area Comcast has an exclusive deal with the county to provide cable service. As one might expect in such an arrangement the county gets lots of free channels and service to schools. The public gets screwed by Comcast with outrageous rates and indifferent support service. On the other hand the copper in Arlington is open to competition, I get excellent phone and Internet service from Cavalier Telephone. I want competition on the coaxial!
