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I recognize Google has a business interest in every American having broadband. That's fine. They were quite clear about it in their post. I, for one, am glad that internet advocacy is not being left up to the default carriers (DSL/Cable) who provide 95% of broadband access.
Companies like Amazon, Google, eBay, Ask.com and their voices are critical if we're ever going to get the competition we deserve.
4 months ago
The evolution of technology (there's at least 6 different ways to get broadband into and out of households) works daily to boost broadband penetration. Info services - which face little direct regulation by the FCC - has gone a long way toward promoting the technological response. It works.
I find it odd that some call for 1930's Style New Deal regulatory models to seek answers for 21st Century "problems." What grows now ain't your father's internet - thankfully.
Have faith. Be patient. The new Internet now blossoms, and it will continue to do so where it isn't smothered by New Deal access regimes.
4 months ago
Unless, of course, the fiber's owner can still reasonably say that the fiber is "for public use" which is where network neutrality comes in.