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Leaving the middle of the pack

During a recent debate at the Columbia Business School, the United States was described as being in the "middle of the pack" of broadband adoption among developed countries. Despite a pledge by President Bush in 2004 to have universal high speed Internet by the year 2007, we are still without a national high speed Internet policy -- let alone universal access. But if legislation that committees in the House and the Senate have passed becomes law, we will begin to map the future.

Leaving the middle of the pack

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Report: High speed Internet could reduce carbon emissions

High speed Internet not only leads to economic growth, new jobs, widespread educational opportunities, and better access to health care resources, it can help stop global warming. According to Australian telecommunications company Telstra, widespread use of high speed Internet can allow for reductions of carbon emissions.

Report: High speed Internet could reduce carbon emissions

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Half of Florida does not have high speed Internet access

Even in the state of Florida, which is among the fastest of all states in terms of high speed Internet, about half of the state's population does not have high speed Internet access, leaving some Floridians frustrated and stuck with dial-up Internet. The Anschutz family, for example, lives in an area that is considered "too far out" to get high speed Internet service.

Half of Florida does not have high speed Internet access

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FCC Commissioners stress benefits of high speed for small businesses

During a hearing with the Senate Small Business Committee in early October, FCC Commissioners Jonathan Adelstein and Michael Copps argued that improving high speed Internet access across the country would help small businesses and boost the American economy.

FCC Commissioners stress benefits of high speed for small businesses