@ac - one sock puppet quoting another
The problem is that cable companies aren't investing in expanding their networks to large areas of the US, and that their service levels are poor for the areas that they do serve. Some tame accademic claiming that the cable companies offer better value triple pay packages doesn't change that, and isn't useful if you only want broadband. Some service for less than the cost of an (expensive) triple pay package is better than no service at all.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
