Re:Only on slashdot (Score 1)

Build their own infrastructure - not likely when you look at the basic elements. Most telco service lines share poles with electric lines and in some areas cable. There is minimum spacing required between the various services and the electric company's dictate rules. So you can't just hang another set of wires, not enough ground clearance. I can't even get cable service because the poles on my property are too short. Nothing is simple. In my rural area, ATT says if I'm getting 19.2 (yes, nineteen dot two) dial up service, they are satisfying their service standard. I'd like to know where those billions of dollars are going to provide service to rural areas.