Not true, Nigel. The service providers here are the telephone company and the cable companies who provide our TV access as well. They can't relocate their physical facilities, and their operations are regulated by the tax collector (through the government boards and commissions).

Moreover, it's no problem to block specific websites and/or content. This is done on services provided to schools and libraries here, and some businesses are looking for the same censorship to prevent employees surfing while at work.