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Fixing US Broadband Would Cost $100 Billion

Posted by Zonk on from the let's-get-started dept.

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "According to a new report from EDUCASE (pdf), it would cost $100 billion to wire the US with fiber optics and keep our infrastructure from falling behind the rest of the world. Specifically, they recommend what has worked in many other countries — government investment and unbundling — which are often criticized by free market groups, even though those policies have resulted in faster, better connections for smaller total costs. Ars Technica mentions in their analysis of this report that the President will be releasing a report on US broadband today, too."

4 of 484 comments (clear)

  1. Um... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The PRESIDENT? You mean of the U.S.? Oy.

  2. Re:bad idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Here's a tip: maybe try it with a woman.

    Scratch that.

    Correction: maybe try it with a woman that's not your sister.

  3. Re:Printing money devalues the dollar by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Thank you for that stunning insight. I am sure that the post above yours was DEAD SERIOUS. Thankfully, you were ready with a well thought out, equally serious response. I for one am smarter for having read your post.

    Internets, serious business.

  4. Re:yet more money by Charcharodon · · Score: 0, Troll
    Yes at the State level they do take of them (wellfare/food stamps/prison). All three are very expensive.

    Never heard of that motto? What's it from?

    I'm more partial to the motto:

    If you kick a man while he's down, he'll be motivated to get back up.