Had a bad day yesterday. Got into an argument with T-online - my internet provider who have cut off my connection at home (OK, I forgot to pay the bill).

In moment of anger I decided to switch to Nordcom - who are a lot cheaper. But, of course, Telecom controls the local loop and are making it hard to switch - it seems it will take eight to ten weeks.

This is basic economic infrastructure - it should not be left to these private companies. We have the worst of all worlds in Germany. A private monopoly hanging to the grim death to its privileged position in the market.