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Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access by xnx on Friday April 05, 2024 @12:26PM (#39944333)
> The deal with these protected monopolies

A lot of the problems seems to be that Internet service doesn't need to be a full monopoly. Separate the organization that tears up the ground and from the one that provides data service.

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Re:We need a permanent solution for universal broadband access by wsintra2022 on Saturday April 13, 2024 @10:25AM (#40023349)
BT (British telecom) tried that, first they split the network infrastructure biz into openreach, then they opened up the work for more contractors winning bids.
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