[mikeybaby]

I think you're probably right.
Owning the "Pipe" into the homes is key, and the telecoms already have the poles, the Easements, and a twisted pair.
I've read that Verizon is already involved in a "Fiber to the Curb" initiative.
The best thing about this whole discussion is pretty much everyone agrees who the losers will be: newspapers, "weekly news" magazines (why in the Hell would I buy one of these when I boot the confuser, er, computer before I get the paper?), record companies, Hollywood not to mention other assorted liberals.
Sweet.

[CarrotAndStick]

Your points are valid too. Cable isn't worth the money it costs, and newspapers are probably bought by the majority out of habit. Lol!

Somehow, I fear an opposition to wireless broadband coming from the telecom giants. Any way one looks at it, they are in for a major re-shaping.