Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

They already got several checks from the government, and failed to provide anything in return (except for lobbying money to stifle municipal broadband): https://old.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/6c5e97/e...



This article is referencing fiber.

It's also disingenuous (and just factually incorrect) to say there is 'nothing' in return.

https://www.highspeedinternet.com/providers/fiber

Multiple companies offering Fiber in many parts of the US.

There are also multiple options (Comcast, Wow, AT&T, Time Warner, bell atlantic, satellite, and many wireless options) in most areas of the US, which by definition means there isn't a monopoly.

Many people throw out the 'monopoly' label and really have no idea what the word means.


> It's also disingenuous (and just factually incorrect) to say there is 'nothing' in return.

They literally did not fulfill their contractual obligations, but thanks to lobbying, were forgiven.


Do you have proof that no fiber cable was laid down in any part of the US?


I have proof that much less fiber than was paid for was laid down. I've linked it before, here's a few different links if you can't be bothered to click on the previous one:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-book-of-broken-promis_b_5...

https://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Takes-Billions-in-FC...




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: