This article is referencing fiber.

It's also disingenuous (and just factually incorrect) to say there is 'nothing' in return.

https://www.highspeedinternet.com/providers/fiber

Multiple companies offering Fiber in many parts of the US.

There are also multiple options (Comcast, Wow, AT&T, Time Warner, bell atlantic, satellite, and many wireless options) in most areas of the US, which by definition means there isn't a monopoly.

Many people throw out the 'monopoly' label and really have no idea what the word means.