There most certainly are other cloud providers out there, but it would help if you defined what you are looking for instead of conflating issues.

Webhostingtalk is a good resource for the curious.

Yes, I've read them and responded accordingly. Perhaps you could do the same.

There are cloud providers with cheaper prices than Amazon. Please feel free to read up on the alternatives.

The whole point of this exchange has been to point out that wholesale prices are far less than what Amazon charges. Some cloud providers are more prone to follow the wholesale cost level and others are not.

If you want to discuss alternatives to Amazon then first you have to define what cloud features you want/need.