Comment by dragonwriter

> But perhaps the web has reached a point where we have to consider it as a public setvice.

To the extent that some web-related service is essential to effective communication via the web and provided by a monopoly or oligopoly , whether global or within some clear boundaries, that seems to make sense. ISPs certainly fit that. Domain registrars don't. Web hosts don't. CDN’s probably don't.

Any of these could change with evolving market conditions.