[luckydata]

I think this article is the best proof we need to show that basic connectivity infrastructure should be paid with tax dollars and licensed to operators by the federal government since there's no incentive whatsoever to create a real market around it.

[ryao]

Having the federal government own the infrastructure would simplify the process of doing the more common forms of wiretaps.

[SturgeonsLaw]

They seem to be pretty handy at that anyway