The FCC has done the right thing to begin leveling the playing field between telcos and cable companies. Like it or not, the companies that own the infrastructure must be on reasonably equal footing with respect to regulation. All providers buying common carrier services wholesale and repackaging or selling retail are engaging in arbitrage, a long term loser in the broadband world.
America is better served with an oligopoly in broadband infrastructure. The telcos, cable companies and various wireless options will be sufficient for consumers.
The Times provides a more comprehensive perspective on the decision. As usual, the consumer advocates bleat about the decision as bad news for consumers. In my opinion, they are out to lunch...as usual. The world has changed, but they haven't.
My old friend at Verizon from Vermont is also quoted:
'Susanne A. Guyer, a senior vice president of Verizon, said the decision "will help accelerate deployment of broadband networks, enabling greater choice and increased access for consumers."'
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