[Pharylon]

In news that will shock only Americans, it turns out the government is better than the private sector at offering public utilities. :)

[duckMuppet]

In news that will shock only Americans.. After regulations imposed by govt at all different levels (state, fed, municipal), it turns out the only ones capable of competing in such an environment are the ones who restricted and closed the market to competition in the first place..

ftfy

[scarface74]

It's not about regulation, providing internet service over cable is capital intensive and all the incumbent has to do is lower prices, drive the new entrant out of the market and raise prices again.

[vinay427]

I'm not sure how you arrived at "only Americans." How many countries offer a public ISP as an option to all of their people?

[amiga-workbench]

Americans have a unique way of ignoring the failings of private enterprise.