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The Monopolized Cable Landscape

This chapter explores the implications of a merger between two major cable companies and the consequent lack of consumer choice in the broadband market. It critiques the inadequacies of major internet service providers like Comcast and Time Warner Cable, underlining the frustrations faced by consumers due to limited options and monopolistic practices. The conversation prompts reflection on regulatory challenges and the need for potential government intervention to safeguard consumer interests in an increasingly dominated market.

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