The “Free Market” Internet Myth: Why Switzerland Can Go 25 Gbit While the US Lags
Technology & Infrastructure Jul 03, 2026 7 min read

The “Free Market” Internet Myth: Why Switzerland Can Go 25 Gbit While the US Lags

Switzerland’s very high-speed fiber is best understood through natural monopoly economics: build the costly infrastructure once, then compete on services. In the US, territorial incumbency and shared access architecture can turn “gigabit” marketing into peak-time bottlenecks.

by ahsan