[a3n]

Back in the dial-up days I had my choice of ISPs. Some people chose on price, I chose on quality/service, and mine wasn't that much more than the cheapos.

I can't recall any issues with the underlying phone company operator of the wires, although that may be because the wires were primarily for phone and they have to work by law (I think).

I miss the days of being able to choose my ISP. Now I have Comcast, with CenturyLink DSL an inferior possible second choice.