There is actually plenty of competition here. Depending on where you live, you have up to 3 choices for Internet access and up to 5 choices for TV. In addition, you can put up an antenna and have free local affiliates out of Orlando. There are also numerous internet streaming sources, who are all in competition with each other, such as HuluTV and YouTube TV, just to name a couple.
I have had broadband internet access for 20 years. During that time, the price has always been between $35 and $40 per month. We currently pay $35 per month to CenturyLink. So, effectively the cost for internet access has dropped when considering the increases in the cost of living. The performance has also increased by two orders of magnitude. I fail to see what all the complaining is about.
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Originally Posted by justjim
Unfortunately, all the Cable companies are alike and they play the same “games”. It’s frustrating and time consuming to deal with such “games”.
I’m not a fan of regulation but beginning to think, since these services have become a necessity to most people, and there is little or no real competition, perhaps they should be regulated like any other necessary utility.
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