Comment Re:Why does this not surprise me? (Score 1) 443
If they weren't so busy trying to rip everyone off, maybe more people would be willing to pay.
Offering a service people want is a no-brainer, offering a service people want but are unwilling to pay for is a non-starter. Motorola learned this with their "Iridium" Satellite phone service...
The reality is that the major providers have realized they make more money by charging more for less. Instead of building out the network to improve speeds and handle more customers, they just cap them and call it good. There will always be people willing to pay objectively reasonable prices for higher speeds.
Living on Earth may be expensive, but it includes an annual free trip around the Sun.