Comcast has a lot to lose if municipal broadband takes off
My colleague argues that it's ok for Time Warner Spectrum/Comcast to control specific areas and districts because they laid the pipe and own the last mile (when they've decided to). I try and argue that it's anti-competitive and that I shouldn't be held to ransom by 'Rectum for $60/mo (their minimum) if I want reliable internet.<p>I do see where he's coming from though but I don't know how to counter those arguments as I don't know the history of how all the fiber got laid and who actually "owns" any of it. It seems like the phone lines or water that it's a public good at this point.<p>Bringing up that example is countered with what a f up all the Baby Bells became.<p>Anyway, curious as to what some folks here that are much older and might have had a hand in the growth of broadband have to say.