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ITU Aims At 20Mbps Broadband For All By 2020

Posted by Unknown on from the share-the-knowledge dept.

Mark.JUK writes "Dr Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has proposed to 'dream big' by setting a new broadband access target for the world. In short, Touré would like to see the United Nations (UN) update its global digital development targets to include a commitment that would require countries around the world to ensure that everybody can access broadband internet speeds of 20Mbps from just $20 by 2020. Easier said than done, especially in poorer countries."

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  1. Poorer countries by hpa · · Score: 5, Insightful

    20 Mbps for $20? Easier said than done in the United States of Monopolies.

  2. Beware the U.N. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Insightful

    They seek to usurp the rightful power of the United States Government, and become one World Order. Google UN Agenda 21 if you doubt their insidious plans. We need to withdraw from the UN and kick them off of our soil.