Comments on: Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:25:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Broadband Isn’t Just the Web — It’s Our Future http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-977101 Broadband Isn’t Just the Web — It’s Our Future Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:22:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-977101 <p>[...] is legally prohibited from making. These types of issues are the next legislative battles unless we unify our infrastructure as one nation, under broadband. Such unification would mean it wouldn’t matter if Google’s connecting [...]</p> [...] is legally prohibited from making. These types of issues are the next legislative battles unless we unify our infrastructure as one nation, under broadband. Such unification would mean it wouldn’t matter if Google’s connecting [...]

]]> By: We Need an FCC Chief and We Need Him Now http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-943321 We Need an FCC Chief and We Need Him Now Tue, 12 May 2009 00:02:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-943321 <p>[...] Republican nominees and getting a new FCC in place to start tackling some of these issues before we move further behind as a country. The deadline for a national broadband plan is next February, for crying out loud. [...]</p> [...] Republican nominees and getting a new FCC in place to start tackling some of these issues before we move further behind as a country. The deadline for a national broadband plan is next February, for crying out loud. [...]

]]> By: Congressman: Metered Broadband Kills Jobs & May Violate 1st Amendment http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-936680 Congressman: Metered Broadband Kills Jobs & May Violate 1st Amendment Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:08:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-936680 <p>[...] Time Warner has expanded its metered billing trials, seems to agree with my assessment that the Internet is critical to both individuals and economic advancement for the country. He even throws in the idea that this issue raises First Ammendment rights, since [...]</p> [...] Time Warner has expanded its metered billing trials, seems to agree with my assessment that the Internet is critical to both individuals and economic advancement for the country. He even throws in the idea that this issue raises First Ammendment rights, since [...]

]]> By: Chuck http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-935969 Chuck Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:51:55 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-935969 <p>Jesse</p> <p>You are one of the many reasons this nation's government and people are so week and reliant on everyone else around them. You forget that greed fuels humans with every want they can think of. unfortunatley, greed also makes people lazy and expecting of what they think they deserve just for being in this great weak country. Hand delivering everything people cry for without having them try and develope or work to get the things they want will just make things worse. If you wanted to have the perfect world of everyone works for the better of all humanity, maybe you should find a way to live in an episode of "Start Trek" or perhaps some other communist nation that doesn't have the human instinct of greed. If people dont like the fact that they dont have broadband then too bad. Deal with it. You dont like living in areas prone to flooding? Move instead of taking yet another persons hard earned wage and rebuilding in the exact same location. Man! You got me on a soap box here. In end state you need to not worry about everyone else and start to deal with your own damn life. Stop sticking you nose into mine just so you can feel better about your pathetic little life. Go make a difference by helping clean up some parks or build a new bike path</p> Jesse

You are one of the many reasons this nation’s government and people are so week and reliant on everyone else around them. You forget that greed fuels humans with every want they can think of. unfortunatley, greed also makes people lazy and expecting of what they think they deserve just for being in this great weak country. Hand delivering everything people cry for without having them try and develope or work to get the things they want will just make things worse. If you wanted to have the perfect world of everyone works for the better of all humanity, maybe you should find a way to live in an episode of “Start Trek” or perhaps some other communist nation that doesn’t have the human instinct of greed. If people dont like the fact that they dont have broadband then too bad. Deal with it. You dont like living in areas prone to flooding? Move instead of taking yet another persons hard earned wage and rebuilding in the exact same location. Man! You got me on a soap box here. In end state you need to not worry about everyone else and start to deal with your own damn life. Stop sticking you nose into mine just so you can feel better about your pathetic little life. Go make a difference by helping clean up some parks or build a new bike path

]]> By: Patterns in Problems with Distance Education in Developing Nations | Educationload.com http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-930084 Patterns in Problems with Distance Education in Developing Nations | Educationload.com Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:19:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-930084 <p>[...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband (gigaom.com) [...]</p> [...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband (gigaom.com) [...]

]]> By: Teleworkers http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-921069 Teleworkers Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:23:45 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-921069 <p>Jesse, You are right-there are successful ventures handled by Government. Never the less, the private industry has it's own mark, in the day to day highly competetive world out there. Government's works can not be compared to a private one's-it's a known fact. still we can give a chance and see..</p> Jesse, You are right-there are successful ventures handled by Government. Never the less, the private industry has it’s own mark, in the day to day highly competetive world out there. Government’s works can not be compared to a private one’s-it’s a known fact. still we can give a chance and see..

]]> By: GigaOM Cheat Sheet for National Broadband Plans http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-918821 GigaOM Cheat Sheet for National Broadband Plans Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:46:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-918821 <p>[...] are rational decisions in a capitalistic market, but given how important broadband is, I believe the government has a duty to meddle in it. So far, the Obama administration appears to be ready to do just that. Three distinct plans have [...]</p> [...] are rational decisions in a capitalistic market, but given how important broadband is, I believe the government has a duty to meddle in it. So far, the Obama administration appears to be ready to do just that. Three distinct plans have [...]

]]> By: Twinloops blog » Blog Archive » How fast does broadband really need to be? http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-917328 Twinloops blog » Blog Archive » How fast does broadband really need to be? Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:31:20 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-917328 <p>[...] was yet another article recently on the topic of why we all need faster broadband - this time on the GigaOM site. What’s funny is that the same arguments have been made for faster broadband ever since the [...]</p> [...] was yet another article recently on the topic of why we all need faster broadband – this time on the GigaOM site. What’s funny is that the same arguments have been made for faster broadband ever since the [...]

]]> By: Work From Home » Blog Archive » • Weekly Telecommuting News Summary 12/08/08 http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916862 Work From Home » Blog Archive » • Weekly Telecommuting News Summary 12/08/08 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:30:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916862 <p>[...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband GigaOm, CA - Dec 3, 2008 Another benefit of better broadband would be the ability for people to telecommute. This has far-reaching benefits, from fewer cars on the roads to … [...]</p> [...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband GigaOm, CA - Dec 3, 2008 Another benefit of better broadband would be the ability for people to telecommute. This has far-reaching benefits, from fewer cars on the roads to … [...]

]]> By: Undress4Success - Work From Home » Blog Archive » • Weekly Telecommuting News Summary 12/08/08 http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916860 Undress4Success - Work From Home » Blog Archive » • Weekly Telecommuting News Summary 12/08/08 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:16:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916860 <p>[...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband GigaOm, CA - Dec 3, 2008 Another benefit of better broadband would be the ability for people to telecommute. This has far-reaching benefits, from fewer cars on the roads to … [...]</p> [...] Why Government Should Meddle in Broadband GigaOm, CA - Dec 3, 2008 Another benefit of better broadband would be the ability for people to telecommute. This has far-reaching benefits, from fewer cars on the roads to … [...]

]]> By: Broadband is Key to Obama’s Recovery Plan - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916766 Broadband is Key to Obama’s Recovery Plan - GigaOM Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:57:55 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916766 <p>[...] my feelings that government needs to get involved in broadband, I’m thrilled to hear his recognition that a fast Internet for everyone is essential for our [...]</p> [...] my feelings that government needs to get involved in broadband, I’m thrilled to hear his recognition that a fast Internet for everyone is essential for our [...]

]]> By: Jesse Kopelman http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916615 Jesse Kopelman Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:21:13 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916615 <p>@Gary King</p> <p>I'll name you 3</p> <p>1) Before government reform, food and drugs were rarely as advertised and often harmful.</p> <p>2) Without government involvement, there'd be barely any paved roads in the less populous parts of this country.</p> <p>3) Without government involvement large swaths of the country would still be without electricity.</p> <p>I could come up with at least 20 more if you want . . .</p> @Gary King

I’ll name you 3

1) Before government reform, food and drugs were rarely as advertised and often harmful.

2) Without government involvement, there’d be barely any paved roads in the less populous parts of this country.

3) Without government involvement large swaths of the country would still be without electricity.

I could come up with at least 20 more if you want . . .

]]> By: Tech PR http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916555 Tech PR Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:35:08 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916555 <p>When human life is getting better day by day with broadband penetration, I don’t find a reason why government should step in to make things better for the citizens. After all government is there to help its people.</p> When human life is getting better day by day with broadband penetration, I don’t find a reason why government should step in to make things better for the citizens. After all government is there to help its people.

]]> By: Garry King http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916469 Garry King Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:37:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916469 <p>Please name for me one service that has been improved by federal government involvement or oversight. Why shold we believe they would do better with broadband?</p> Please name for me one service that has been improved by federal government involvement or oversight. Why shold we believe they would do better with broadband?

]]> By: Stacey Higginbotham http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916463 Stacey Higginbotham Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:20:47 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916463 <p>Guys, I'm thinking on the how part of government involvement (as are much more experienced people in Washington), and I'm not advocating that we throw taxpayer dollars to the telcos and demand that they build in whatever congressman's district controls a key committee. But the government does have a role to play here. At the very least we need to make sure the telcos and cable guys are playing by the same rules and we also need to make sure they have to report on their actual penetration rates--not based on one home in a zip code, but on the total number of homes with access to broadband in a zip code. We also need to better our definition of broadband.</p> <p>And for those of you out there quibbling with my examples, there are hundred of other ways broadband has already, and will continue, to enrich our lives. I only have to watch my younger brother learn Mandarin late at night by Skyping with a Chinese tutor to see how broadband for everyone could improve lives everywhere.</p> Guys, I’m thinking on the how part of government involvement (as are much more experienced people in Washington), and I’m not advocating that we throw taxpayer dollars to the telcos and demand that they build in whatever congressman’s district controls a key committee. But the government does have a role to play here. At the very least we need to make sure the telcos and cable guys are playing by the same rules and we also need to make sure they have to report on their actual penetration rates–not based on one home in a zip code, but on the total number of homes with access to broadband in a zip code. We also need to better our definition of broadband.

And for those of you out there quibbling with my examples, there are hundred of other ways broadband has already, and will continue, to enrich our lives. I only have to watch my younger brother learn Mandarin late at night by Skyping with a Chinese tutor to see how broadband for everyone could improve lives everywhere.

]]> By: Fiber to the Home — For $10,000 - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/12/03/why-government-should-meddle-in-broadband/#comment-916418 Fiber to the Home — For $10,000 - GigaOM Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:17:51 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=30838#comment-916418 <p>[...] what I would pay to be hooked up to the city’s water system or sewer system. I am of the the belief that broadband is more like water or electricity in that everyone should have access to it, but as a homeowner looking at a $5,000 (or $10,000) cost [...]</p> [...] what I would pay to be hooked up to the city’s water system or sewer system. I am of the the belief that broadband is more like water or electricity in that everyone should have access to it, but as a homeowner looking at a $5,000 (or $10,000) cost [...]

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