Maybe they should compete directly most places. Maybe thatβs the problem. π€
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Yeah, hey fuckwads, threat of competition is a very real thing.
Great job FCC
Things always get better when they get bought up by a giant conglomerate, that's what I always say. /S
Just one more merger, bro...
It's not a monopoly, but it is a cartel.
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The only solace is that wireless operators are becoming competitive for me. Like all these companies suck but now I can use Cox, AT&T, EarthLink as the mediocre to crappy wired options and then Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile for 5G internet options which are good enough for me
None of the ISPs compete directly in most places, that's the beauty of it. They realized long time ago it's more profitable if they divide the US into little monopoly regions.
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Charter to take Cox as the US awed by its size!
That van has big cox on it! I hope they show me their big cox.
Charter can suck my Cox