Wouldn consumers benefit if government took additional steps to induce more competition in the delivery of video services?
Consumers are already enjoying many benefits of increased competition and innovation in the areas of video, broadband Internet access, and phone services. But the “Bells” are not struggling start-ups and they don’t need any special advantages to be able to compete. The best thing the government can do is to provide a predictable regulatory environment that allows all market players to make informed investment decisions. But that doesn’t mean giving special breaks to the big guys with the most power in the national or state capitals. A more level playing field means that winners and losers will be determined based on technical innovation and customer experiences, rather than some government official in Washington, D.C.
