Telecommunication has become an essential service. Since it is an essential service it should be provided to the taxpayer at the lowest possible cost and be paid by a fair taxation program. All things essential should NOT be putting money into the hands of the private sector. The government who works for us should be providing all our essentials, food, water, clean air, communication, transportation, education, health care, etc... as cheaply as possible. The private sector can be in charge of things that are not essential such as alcohol and drugs, makeup and fashion....