Affordable access to high speed internet

I use the internet to inform myself when I need to make decisions, for entertainment, and to stay in touch with my grown children, grandchildren and friends. Working at a non-profit special education school, my income has not kept pace with the cost of living, since my state sets the rates we charge for our services, and often allows no increase at all. My pay has been eroded over the years, but the cost of internet and cable TV have continued to rise, despite "introductory" rate deals for new customers. I recently dropped cable TV to reduce my costs, and pay to stream what I want to watch. Verizon and Comcast are the only options for high speed internet service where I live, and I was shocked to find out how much they are charging without any competition. Please curb this virtual monopoly, and ensure that all Americans have affordable access to information and entertainment.