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Where I live we have Comcast and another cable provider, plus at least two DSL companies, plus some kind of wireless company I haven't checked into, plus the mobile phone companies (at least three).

I'm guessing you're rural.

I'm not rural at all, but I still only have one cable provider. I was of the belief that most of the country was in the same situation.

9%. That's how many Comcast customers don't have other options.

Not sure on tv, but check http://www.broadband.gov/, since most cable companies are bundling.

Their map correctly shows the DSL and Cable provider in my area, but the speeds are not correct. The impressive looking high speed options (100 Mbps - 1 Gbps) are not actually offered or available.

In many areas the Telco company also offers TV service.