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Another tidbit of information I will post as "prose" - a technical writing report I had to complete by creating abstracts from a longer, published article. This report (and referred article) generally covers the regulation changes which are coming due to another of Obama's "stimulus" acts. I'm posting this as an introductory means to see what is really happening, objectively, with the "internet regulations" - It is NOT that the internet is going to "go away" or be taken from us - just the way we are able to access the net may change. This new Telecommunication Act is still in the drawing stages, which I think is causing the stir of concern amongst Americans, that we are going to be "unplugged." I surmise that US PTB may initiate internet "controls" which limit both our access, and what we can "see" (like China does). This may be explained and controlled in such a way like the public broadcast stations are utilized for the Emergency Alert System (old EBS)... "We interupt this broadcast..."
(March 22, 2010)
Bigger, Better Broadband – New regulatory rules should change the way Americans get online
[Informative Abstract – Summary]
A decade ago the U.S. had some of the best broadband access in the world but now ranks below average. For instance, approximately 51 percent U.S. households have broadband access at an average cost of $45 per month. In South Korea, 94 percent of households browse the web at a cost of $37 per month with downloads an average of eight times quicker.
The main reason being that competition does not exist between internet service providers(ISP). In 2002 the FCC reclassified broadband as “information services” rather than “telecommunication services.” This enabled cable and DSL companies a means to avoid “open access” mandates inherent in the 1996 Telecommunications Act. This limits the Americans choice of ISP to either the cable company or the phone company.
Last year Congress provided $7.2 billion to expand broadband access to all Americans. The FCC is required to come up with an outline for how to make it happen. The FCC has to address controversies such as “Net neutrality” and “open access” in the deliberation process. Congress will have the final decision on the FCC recommendations. The broadband industry hopefully will improve in the year, providing a level and fair playing ground for the next generation of internet entrepreneurs.
[Descriptive Abstract]
United States broadband access and speed has declined in the last decade, while the cost has increased. Congress has provided a $7.2 billion stimulus package to correct this dilemma, and has required the FCC to enforce this task. By the end of the year the broadband landscape should on its way to improvement.
Reference:
Moyer, Michael. "Bigger, Better Broadband - New regulatory rules should change the way Americans get online." Scientific American - February 2010: p26. Print.
(March 22, 2010)
Bigger, Better Broadband – New regulatory rules should change the way Americans get online
[Informative Abstract – Summary]
A decade ago the U.S. had some of the best broadband access in the world but now ranks below average. For instance, approximately 51 percent U.S. households have broadband access at an average cost of $45 per month. In South Korea, 94 percent of households browse the web at a cost of $37 per month with downloads an average of eight times quicker.
The main reason being that competition does not exist between internet service providers(ISP). In 2002 the FCC reclassified broadband as “information services” rather than “telecommunication services.” This enabled cable and DSL companies a means to avoid “open access” mandates inherent in the 1996 Telecommunications Act. This limits the Americans choice of ISP to either the cable company or the phone company.
Last year Congress provided $7.2 billion to expand broadband access to all Americans. The FCC is required to come up with an outline for how to make it happen. The FCC has to address controversies such as “Net neutrality” and “open access” in the deliberation process. Congress will have the final decision on the FCC recommendations. The broadband industry hopefully will improve in the year, providing a level and fair playing ground for the next generation of internet entrepreneurs.
[Descriptive Abstract]
United States broadband access and speed has declined in the last decade, while the cost has increased. Congress has provided a $7.2 billion stimulus package to correct this dilemma, and has required the FCC to enforce this task. By the end of the year the broadband landscape should on its way to improvement.
Reference:
Moyer, Michael. "Bigger, Better Broadband - New regulatory rules should change the way Americans get online." Scientific American - February 2010: p26. Print.
