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		fastball on Nov 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Australia's 3G Shutdown – Why your 4G/5G Phone is ... Sure, except a city is a company that has never done that thing before (vs a company that has done it many times) and a city lacks external motivators like "competition" which drive increased efficiency / reduced cost.

ruthmarx on Nov 12, 2024 [–]

> city lacks external motivators like "competition" which drive increased efficiency / reduced cost.

Which is negated by the city not trying to make a profit and marking up the cost.

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