In her book "Captive Audience," Susan P. Crawford discusses the implications of cooperation among major telecommunications companies like Verizon Wireless, Comcast, and Time Warner. The arrangement implies that Verizon is committing to limit the geographic expansion of its FiOS service. This suggests a strategic decision to avoid overlapping services and to maintain clear market boundaries.
Additionally, the agreement indicates that Comcast and Time Warner are signaling their intention to refrain from entering the wireless market. This mutual understanding helps to create a stable environment where each company can focus on its core services without direct competition, ultimately impacting market dynamics and consumer choices in significant ways.