And where do subsidies come from? Do you suppose the ISP’s just eat the cost? Subsidies are literally theft. They are robbing Peter (those who make too much to qualify for the subsidies) to pay Paul (those who couldn’t afford retail prices). Take a look at your cell phone bill (assuming you’re not using an Obamaphone)…

My home in TN is serviced by a local cooperative. $80/mo for 4mbps down, 1mbps up DSL - and I MUST pay for a copper phone number - even though I will be using VoIP exclusively. Here’s the kicker... I’ll never qualify for the $9.25/mo. Why? Because my income is too high. So not only do I NOT get the subsidized rate, I…