content: Except they don't. I agree we that do not need a monoply but the internet has been flourishing in technology under privately own corporations. Over the years I've switched from 4 different ISPs, from AOL all the way to fiber since the 90s and the speed and uptime has only increased.  I can't say the same for the same shitty electric company I've been forced to deal with for years. Imagine if we only had one option of mediocre sandwich to eat for our entire life...