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by malobre 2050 days ago
US internet subscriptions prices are insane. In France you can get 1Gbps Fiber for around €20/month, or ~8Gbps (10G-EPON) for €40/month, VAT included.
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Because we have a single regulatory body that forces every ISP to share resources and to keep even prices (ARCEP). I think most of Europe works along those lines.

Network-wise, the US is a collection of local monopolies. It's feudal. Whoever has lordship over an area can squeeze the users dry while providing piss poor customer service.