FCC Unveils Ambitious National Broadband Plan (Switched)

Mar 16th 2010 5:18PM FCC Releases its National Broadband Plan: Why Does it Matter?

Better access to high-speed Internet boosts economic output. In the U.S. we could increase GDP 4.55% by ensuring that every American has access to broadband services. Clearly, it’s not just about playing online games and downloading hi-def movies. Broadband Internet has become important in every corner of the U.S. economy, and could become more so – from telecommuting to telemedicine to remote education. Yet in this critical infrastructure area the U.S. ranks 15th in the world – behind France, Japan, Korea, Sweden (and 10 others). The FCC’s plan could change that. Heaven knows we need all the help we can get to stay competitive.

http://www.arizonaic.org/blog/213-fcc-national-broadband-plan-arizona