> the national government just install the cables, then rent out the infrastructure to private companies to compete/service.
And in fact both of these things can be done the same way: by obtaining some bids and giving the task to the best bidder.
And in fact both of these things can be done the same way: by obtaining some bids and giving the task to the best bidder.
Profitability should be automatically part of the bid. It doesn't mean the bidders pay the government, it could be the other way around too.
Except that the gov't picks and pays for the contract (construction), instead of the local residents.
For service and maintenance contract the gov't would subsidize the monthly fees (which are expected to bee higher than a high density city)