[Hostage]

I agree with you on the BK bill but not this.

First, cable companies and telco dsl are going to be history as wireless EVDO and then WIMAX networks take hold.

The population will transition from wired to wireless.

So the fight will be over who will control the air, not the wire.

And in a wireless world, we should always have a choice to change carriers and port our IP and email addresses, and our voice numbers if a carrier interferes with our choices.

Here's the next big thing:
http://www.treocentral.com/

In the meantime it is best that the government stay the hell out of putting their nose into our internet affairs.

[palmer]

And in a wireless world, we should always have a choice to change carriers and port our IP and email addresses, and our voice numbers if a carrier interferes with our choices.

I already have a wired and a wireless connection and a choice each time I turn on the PC. I could also set up a router to choose for me.

[Ramcat]

First, cable companies and telco dsl are going to be history as wireless EVDO and then WIMAX networks take hold.

I'll agree that people's appetite for wireless is insatiable.

Wireless is great for what it can do but is limited by any number of factors. (When is the last time you had a completely clear cell phone to cell phone conversation?)

On the other hand the potential for fiber to the home or office is unlimited. The debate is about controlling content on and access to the wire or fiber. The telcos and cable companies are saying that they're investing billions in infrastructure and the content (application) providers like Google, Ebay etc. are carting off the profits.

This debate had to happen and there is truth in both points of view but I'll always be distrustful of the telcos and cable companies.