This GOP argument is the capitalist argument. It also often overlaps with centrist Democrats like the Clinton/neoliberal view.

The government is not productive. The Government can't create broadband because the government doesn't actually create anything. But the government can implement a mandate, for something like "broadband for all". It sounds great, but it will fall short. The Government will inefficiently allocates resources leading to downtime and shortages. The free market allocates resources properly and will provide better and less expensive broadband internet, at no cost to the tax payer.