International Competion

Most people think that America is a global high-tech leader.

The United States - the country that invented the internet - has fallen behind many countries in terms of broadband adoption and deployment.

Our reliance on market forces, deregulation, and inadequate governmental programs has not served us well.

We invest relatively less on telecommunications; we are charged more for slower speeds; millions encounter a significant digital divide based on income and geography; and unionized jobs with relatively good wages and benefits are being replaced by low-waged jobs with less training and higher turnover.

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