FCC announces National Broadband Plan
Today the FCC finally unveiled the National Broadband Plan, following months of speculation.
The plan — for how to extend internet access to all American citizens — marks the first time that broadband access, and internet access in general, have been given considerable government attention in America. Judging from the executive summary for the plan, it’s clear that the FCC understands the gravity of what it’s doing:
Broadband is the great infrastructure challenge of the early 21st century.
Like electricity a century ago, broadband is a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life. It is enabling entire new industries and unlocking vast new possibilities for existing ones. It is changing how we educate children, deliver health care, manage energy, ensure public safety, engage government, and access, organize and disseminate knowledge.
The FCC started work on the plan in April 2009, Read More...
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