Yeah , between lobbyists & having the supplies locked .

@BBJong

At one time I thought Google would just launch a satellite and make internet free around the world that would just revolutionize the world. Even in the U.S. there are towns where there is no internet, let alone Africa and Asia. Internet Providers are charging anywhere from $45 to $150 for basic internet (no cable). But then Google recognized the market in "Internet Provider" area and became one.

@St-Sinner ,,,,agree - cat among the pigeons
I remember - dial up---_-I could sit 500ft
from a convenience store and get " real fast "downloads(a whole program ,without " buffering " )
I was paying because I had NETFLIX in order to "receive the data" while I met folks who could walk down the street < and USE ANY HOUSE TO DOWNLOAD a movie not even released in theater>
not spend a DIME . These firms - and thier INTENTIONS are either a benefit or a HINDERENCE to social progress ◇time to call thier BLUFF◇-
as they appear to have NO CONCIENCE
NEWSPRINT is going the way of the " dodo bird "- exstinct( I still buy a paper now & again - I was a paper dilivery boy) ,,,but like the phone - the internet is NOT A LUXURY,,in today's society they MUST BE OPEN about the processes they are charging. Journalism is under attack[now more than ever& here more than ANYWHERE].
RESPECTFULLY,
eastern Pennsylvania

@BBJong
I like all the changes that are coming with the digital revolution. But what should have been a right as a taxpayer have all become privileges - healthcare, telemedicine, internet, cheaper utilities etc.

@St-Sinner agree ~ they are controlling the WRONG
info & laughing to the bank,,,as past utilities have done

They are trying to shape the future- in thier favor !