Unfortunately, getting anything done about the oligopolies - or monopolies - doesn't seem to do anything.
It seems what is basically needed is some investment in infrastructure and some legislation to help remove the barriers to entry. But the US moves slowly to do such things unless there is money to be had. I remember some folks in the late 90's or early 2000's that were just getting home phone service, after all - out west in the mountains. Additionally, the lobbyist for these companies have more money than God. (debatable, but you get the picture). Normal folks making 25,000 a year can't compete with that - their yearly salaries are a drop in the Lobby's bucket.
"America is supopsed to be about free markets and open choice"
And technically, it still is, they say, so long as you can afford to do provide all of the infrastructure and get through all the red tape.
It seems what is basically needed is some investment in infrastructure and some legislation to help remove the barriers to entry. But the US moves slowly to do such things unless there is money to be had. I remember some folks in the late 90's or early 2000's that were just getting home phone service, after all - out west in the mountains. Additionally, the lobbyist for these companies have more money than God. (debatable, but you get the picture). Normal folks making 25,000 a year can't compete with that - their yearly salaries are a drop in the Lobby's bucket.
"America is supopsed to be about free markets and open choice" And technically, it still is, they say, so long as you can afford to do provide all of the infrastructure and get through all the red tape.