Internet isn't mandated, but what network you can use is now limited to 1. I don't mind paying for it, I was just happy with my existing plan. I had to take a day off work, but a new modem, buy a new cable, and I would have to pay an electrician to properly install the cable all when I didn't care for it. I just don't see the logic in killing the existing copper network. The private sector installed it and now the government is replacing it instead of adding to it with a fibre monopoly. The only win I have had is that my new plan is the same as my old one so at least I'm not paying more month-to-month.