Something not really covered is this concept: "Maybe don't let one telecom company acquire too much control".
Look at the history of everything that was acquired by either Qwest/CenturyLink or Level3, and then the merger of Level3. You can't tell me that the existence of Lumen, the combined Centurylink-Level3 entity is good for anyone, except for their shareholders.
It's the very definition of too much centralization.
Look at all of the things that have now been jammed together into the modern Verizon, as well.
Look at the sad state of competition in Canada, with Rogers and Shaw trying to merge.
Look at the history of everything that was acquired by either Qwest/CenturyLink or Level3, and then the merger of Level3. You can't tell me that the existence of Lumen, the combined Centurylink-Level3 entity is good for anyone, except for their shareholders.
It's the very definition of too much centralization.
Look at all of the things that have now been jammed together into the modern Verizon, as well.
Look at the sad state of competition in Canada, with Rogers and Shaw trying to merge.