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An interesting view on this.
Not everyone agees the government can, even or wants to, help the root problems with Internet access speeds in the US.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405805,00.asp
Posted by Hates Idiots
14th Jun 2012
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A lot of different issues here
I'm a little tired of the arguments about last-mile connections. Not because they're not valid, but because I believe the U.S. Ignite initiative is attacking the problem from an entirely different direction. Sure we need better last-mile connections, but one way to inspire the industry to change is to show everyone what can be done in an environment with ultra-high-speed connections. Plus, the government can't change the last-mile situation in one fell swoop. There are too many complicating factors. But by linking together isolated communities of high-speed networks, it can start to expand these areas of connectivity from the inside out. This is a good thing!

One thing I do agree with critics on- we need to get rid of legal barriers to municipal broadband. Muni broadband isn't right for every community, but the option should be there.
Posted by msilbey
15th Jun 2012
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White House launches nationwide broadband testbed
they have find a new spy tool that is all it iss
Posted by jt59
21st Jun
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