Two ISPs In A Market Does Not Mean There's Competition

[Commentary] According to the National Broadband Plan, 78% of the public already has the choice of two providers. Of course a duopoly doesn't mean there's competition. In duopoly markets, massive phone and cable incumbents essentially stare at each other waiting for the next opportunity to raise broadband or TV prices, jack up early termination fees, or impose the latest absurd fee. Sure, you'll see some competition on things like channel counts, but this "competition" is usually based largely on superficial perceptions of value, not price. Carriers also lag on network upgrades if their sole competitor agrees an area isn't worth upgrading.