For thirty-plus years, giant telecom monopolies have worked tirelessly to crush all broadband competition. At the same time, they’ve lobbied state and federal governments so extensively, that…
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This is a big deal and we (the public) need ways to fight back. Without competition, horrible companies can continue to get worse.
My area thankfully has municipal internet. It’s more expensive, but it’s better.
The city I came from, it was banned because of Comcast’s bribery and lobbying efforts.