[RTC List] Broadband controversy

[Larry Goldberg]

For anyone following the controversial topic of "The broadband gap  
between nations" check out these blog articles:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/the-broadband-gap-why-is-theirs-faster/?scp=1&sq=broadband%20speeds&st=cse
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/why-is-their-broadband-cheaper/
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/12/the-broadband-gap-why-do-they-have-more-fiber

I think this is very relevant to our current situation, both here in  
Humboldt and nationally with the Economic Stimulus.  I personally  
think the main issue is competition which needs to be addressed on a  
national policy level.