competition cannot exist without freedom, when you don't have competition you have things that are centrally controlled, which is why I equate the two. If they maintain a monopoly it is only because the state is the violence that enables them to do it. The government has a tremendous deal of control and say in the placement and construction of cell towers etc. And those bigger companies that purchase the smaller ones also unfortunately are making the purchases from willing sellers, whether I like it or not, it's voluntary. The illusion of competition bothers me as well, but so long as there is freedom available that means there will always be some form of competition and they won't have a complete monopoly established.