WSJ's Mossberg Calls For a Tougher Broadband Plan

GovTechGuy writes "Wall Street Journal tech columnist Walt Mossberg thinks the FCC's national broadband plan is long overdue, but he criticized it for being vague on the details and too focused on expanding access into rural areas. Mossberg pointed out that what passes for broadband in the US wouldn't even qualify as such in many other developed countries. He also noted that Americans pay more per unit of broadband speed than our competitors. He called on the government to devote time and resources to making sure Americans have the broadband access they need to stay competitive in the 21st century global economy."

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Perhaps a biased source?

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We need to remember that Walt works for the Wall Street Journal, which is owned by Fox News. It's strongly to Fox's advantage to have consumers with cheap, high-speed broadband as it lowers Fox's distribution cost. It's like Walt arguing that printing and paper prices should be controlled so everyone can get the newspaper at a cheaper rate. As much as I'd like cheaper internet rates, the argument that he makes might be just be employer speak.