Or you need competition (see how ISPs work in Britain and some places in Europe). Or you need socialization (see how ISPs work in South Korea).
Regulation isn't the only solution.
Regulation isn't the only solution.
US ISPs have managed to fend off regulation and thus removed competition, resulting in monopolies or at most duopolies in most areas.
Competition and regulation are not opposites.
However, if you want cable into your house you only have one option: Virgin Media. Since they paid for and created all the cable in the first place.