Competing internet providers still need to invest in last mile costs, which are prohibitively expensive (just like roads).
Why is competition the goal? Because it ultimately lowers prices for consumers? That is what municipal internet achieves.
Why is competition the goal? Because it ultimately lowers prices for consumers? That is what municipal internet achieves.
I'm being somewhat sarcastic here, as its not clear there has been that much innovation in this space for a while. Or if there is, I welcome hearing about it.
Real innovation would be going the EPB route and offering 10-gigabit for $300/month. https://epb.com/fi-speed-internet/
My feeling is municipal broadband is a good idea from a decade ago, but about to be made obsolete by fast wireless.