I know this is a dated thread but. part of the problem is also just general concepts and ideas of how to run a country and how much influence the government should have.

I suspect for countries that are more socialist, it's more acceptable for the government to push telcos around. While if the same is done in the USA (if not carefully) tons of lawsuits are filed and advocacy groups are created. And the US being half foot in socialist, half foot in capitalist gets screwed on both halfs without the benefits of both.