Competition now exists in most segements of the domestic industry.
Local services, the only sector of the industry that remains monopolistic, currently faces the prospect of increased competition as changes in technology and law enable various providers to compete in local markets. ESA working papers are a vehicle for circulating preliminary results for information and comment within and outside the Department of Commerce. ESA working papers have not received formal Departmental review and do not represent official positions of the Department of Commerce. Please take the time and register at our new service.