[SGVLUG] US lagging behind on broadband

[matti]

This has a number of serious issues for us, including the ability for the US tech industry w/regards to innovation.

"The results add weight to a growing body of evidence that suggests that the U.S. is lagging behind many of its international counterparts, most of whom have much higher levels of competition and, in turn, offer lower prices and faster Internet service. It suggests that policymakers need to re-evaluate our current policy approaches to increase competition and encourage more affordable high-speed Internet service in the U.S"

The Cost of Connectivity
A comparison of high-speed Internet prices in 22 cities worldwide
    * By
    * Hibah Hussain,
    * Danielle Kehl,
    * Benjamin Lennett,
    * Chiehyu Li,
    * Patrick Lucey,
    * New America Foundation
July 19, 2012 |

http://oti.newamerica.net/publications/policy/the_cost_of_connectivity