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Broadband
Upgrades and innovations to prepare for the Exaflood
Overview
The April 2007 report on global broadband deployment by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development showed that the United States currently ranks 15th, falling behind many European and Asian nations. Moreover, the U.S. currently ranks 20th globally in the growth rate for broadband penetration. Those statistics show that the U.S. is falling further and further behind in broadband deployment.
The Mid-American Communications Alliance believes that consumers would benefit from a more robust and expansive broadband network in the United States. In order for that to occur, we believe that government at all levels should tread lightly when considering greater regulation of this space. History shows that decreasing regulatory hurdles spurs investment in broadband networks. Consumers need look no further than the passage of video franchise legislation in Kansas and Missouri in recent years.
Because leaders in state government understood that less regulation would trigger more broadband investment, telecom companies have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade broadband networks in the states represented by our coalition. Broadband networks are the backbone of our communications future, and it is imperative that we work to continue this trend.
The Coming Exaflood
Every 15 minutes, more digital information travels over the internet than exists in the Library of Congress. That is equivalent to the amount of information in a stack of books extending from the earth to the sun and back – 93 million miles – six times!
With the onslaught of internet-based video services ranging from YouTube, to plans for NetFlix and Wal-Mart to distribute DVDs via the internet, tech firms, developers, and industry analysts have a growing concern as to whether the internet can handle this surge in data.
Is it a bad thing? Should we be worried? No. It means the internet is growing up.
Click here to watch the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) video about the coming exaflood.
Research Papers
Axe the Wireless Tax Update!
On March 11, after weeks of getting bombarded by thousands of letters, phone calls, and e-mails from Oklahoma consumers, the Commission unanimously voted to postpone consideration of the statewide toll-free calling plan. The vote effectively “Axes the Wireless Tax” for now.