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David Cicilline: “I am wondering whether or not, in light of the fact that 75 or 80 percent of American homes only have one option…”

On the recordMarch 24, 2015
I am wondering whether or not, in light of the fact that 75 or 80 percent of American homes only have one option, whether you consider, not only it the envy of the world, but equally importantly, that that is a competitive marketplace, when 75 or 80 percent of the consumers have access to one provider?
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline questions the claim of U.S. internet being the world's envy due to limited provider options.

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