I'm down with that very last sentiment. Not for the reasons he expresses though!
@Old_Dave
you know, i hadn't really thought much about it, but on the face of it? that might not be such a bad idea, except for the ridiculous pricing structures and utility companies *always* allowed to raise prices beyond what regulations set because fines are cheaper than the profit made.
I'm paying $90/month for slow-ass limited data cellular modem access. Everything else looks better to me!
@Old_Dave
oh wow! that's *insane!*
i didn't even realise until you said that--cell/cable-VOIP phones are NOT regulated as a utility the way that landlines were!