content: That is what I was thinking. If people are interested they can look at Chattanooga, TN as an example. This city went through the same struggle. Tired of monopoly behavior they invested in their own infrastructure and had to fight the incumbents to make it happen, but ultimately prevailed. One of the more advanced cities (from a wired perspective) in the country now.  This is from 2014, but highlights the issues. Chattanooga broadband