[–] [deleted] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I think making in a utility is the best option. Despite what is increasingly become the public opinion that the US Government bungles everything, I don't believe that is the case. After all, the government is supposed to be of the people, for the people. It is hard to argue that one can reasonably function in this day and age without the use of the internet. I also think the United States could use a great public works project such as this so long as we can keep corruption and cronyism to a minimum.
[–] Vanwe 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Exactly this. For an example of how this can be done, look at electricity in Texas. It's one of the things Texas got right. Easiest way to do this would be to regulate "pole access" in order to lower the barrier to entry, while leaving the actual businesses relatively unregulated.
[–] l-emmerdeur 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I would argue the cost to enter the market is prohibitively high. That, coupled with the fact that internet access is as vital as electricity or water means it should be offered as a public utility.
[–] smokeu 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
Didn't we already give them billions in tax breaks to do just that?