It is quite clear by now those arguments about the geographical size of the US is a red herring. Even the most affluent and densely populated areas on the east and west coast, that are just as densely populated as the densely populated areas in Europe and Asia, do not get any way near the level of service generally available in countries in Europe and Asia.
Not even the population per square mile in the US is a valid argument. Countries such as Sweden actually have significantly less people per square mile than the whole of US, 87.4/sq. mile in the US versus 53.8/sq. mile in Sweden. Yet, Sweden is far ahead of the US in terms of both subscription cost and speed generally available.
It is about time to acknowledge the fact that the US lags far and increasingly behind due to failed US politics. The government needs to get seriously involved in the internet infrastructure, both in terms of regulation and financing.
