said by expert007:Of course, knowledge and communications are always good, but NY's problems are due in large part to a systemic lack of external investment into the state.
And IF the broadband initiative is 100% private, thats alright. Too often however, state and local govt's use taxpayer dollars to compete with private ISP's in the broadband space!
One things for sure, broadband WILL allow speed the process for businesses looking to grow their operations externally of NYS.
Ohh, pleahhhhse... this is the classic BS mantra cable and telco use when they try to block great muni projects.
