Here (in Canada), we are paying about USD$65/month for 500Mbps down and 500Mbps up. Our only choice is Xplornet (the provincial government sold monopoly rights to each area of the province) but I think their prices are regulated.

You have more problems than just the monopoly. Like the FCC, among other federal agencies, being completely captured by big business.

This must be bundled with TV at that price, right?

Though I know from experience that if you try to get rid of TV service they find a way to charge you more for just internet.

Spectrum was ok where I live, but Cox has faster upload speeds, so I switched. Spectrum acquired Cox about a week after I did that.

Funny. For me, Comcast is the monopoly.

I'd look into starlink or 5G services if I were you.