scrummie02
Bentley
Premium
join:2004-04-16
Arlington, VA
| reply to G_Poobah
Re: Imagine, if you will...
what bargain...where is it printed they are obliged to give us all of these things.
Listen...I am just as mad as the next guy about the telcos/cable companies lack of customer service, overselling of nodes and price jacking...the fact is broadband isn't a utility and they companies are obligated to give us anything. So technically it can't really be a monopoly since there is competition. Telcos were broken up by the government because telephone service is considered a utility and is essential. Broadband does not offer anything essential like 911 service. If you must absolutely have broadband then find a way to get it through leasing a T-1 or just use dial-up. If you feel broadband should be a utility at the tax payers expense and should be more heavily regulated by the government then vote in politicians with these platforms. If none in your existing area share your views, write to them or help start a grassroots program to help encourage municipal broadband growth.
I am certainly no corporate apologist, but these companies don't owe us anything by way of broadband. |
