[bowlofpetunias]

Yes, that's why in the strictly regulated European telecom market consumers are systematically better off than Americans when it comes to cable, mobile, internet etcetera.

And not just on lower prices and better service, but actually more freedom and choice.

Cross-border roaming was the last thing that was still unregulated. Other than that, Europe is a telecommunications paradise for businesses and consumers compared to the US.

[icebraining]

As far as I know, the US market is heavily regulated, with providers successfully suing municipalities and preventing them from building competing services.

Bad regulations is not the same as unregulated.