US government officials have released an historic government plan to spend tens of billions of dollars constructing a nationwide, state-of-the-art broadband network featuring speeds 100 times faster than today’s technology.The new infrastructure would reach every citizen, delivering affordable connections at taxpayer-subsidized rates, boosting access to education and telemedicine. Proponents promise myriad opportunities for online businesses and enhancements to energy efficiency, media distribution and public safety.Haven’t heard about this yet? That’s because the announcement was made last month in Australia.To read this Congress Daily report in full, see:
www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/cd_20090202_7042.phpAlso see:Obama adviser looks at U.S.-built broadband network
A senior adviser to President Obama is touting the idea of spending tens of billions of dollars in public funds to build a nationwide, state-of-the-art broadband network featuring speeds 100 times faster than today’s technology.While there has been no formal Obama administration commitment to such infrastructure investment, Susan Crawford, special assistant to the president for science, technology and innovation policy, has said she is “personally intrigued” by an ambitious plan by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
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Obama Adviser Eyes Australian Government-Built Broadband System
US government officials have released an historic government plan to spend tens of billions of dollars constructing a nationwide, state-of-the-art broadband network featuring speeds 100 times faster than today’s technology.