Exactly, its not like the renewables lobby doesn't use similar PR tactics, or any other lobby for that matter.

Still, it won't do squat to encourage competition.

That approach makes more sense than some that think simply declaring US ISPs as utilities will be a step forward.

And what regulation, exactly, enabled that competition? Simply declaring ISPs as utilities will certainly not encourage that type of competition.

Regulation can also inhibit the emergence of competition.

Certainly a much better scenario than regulating as a utility and potentially hurting the chances of competition arising.

Sounds like you are benefiting more from the competition than from the regulation.

No, it is anything but simple enough. It is often a legal tie up, and can be very expensive. Even if right of way easements exist, they often not efficient or desirable routes, or even continuous over a long distance.

There is a real need for hi speed technologies like this in rural areas. LOS has its issues, but if there is a reliable, cost effective solution, then there is certainly a market.

360 - 3D Animated would be a lot easier than real life filming. It would me interesting to see an evolution to movies that are animation models rather than video, more like a video game. Then it would not only be a 3D view from a central point, but you could watch the movie from any aspect.

It seems that designing the building exterior and windows to allow for robotic or other automatic means of washing would be the right approach. After the fact, its a lot harder.

As described in the article, the challenges of making a satisfactory robot to fulfill the need would likely make such a robot, as of today, very expensive, to the assumption stated by the OP seems quite on target based on the article.

Sorry, I missed your point regarding area in my response...reading too fast. You are right on target...

A great example of how competition drives improvements for all. As consumer demand evolve and new ideas are tested, all mobile OS's will follow suit one way or another.

^correction, meant to say "I'd prefer they accomplish the necessary regulation WITHOUT declaring them a utility"