markofmayhemI can haz competition?Premium
join:2004-04-08
Pittsburgh, PA
kudos:4 | reply to S_engineer
Re: When will we get real broadband at prices we can afford? I have always, always been against government intervention of commodities. I still see broadband as a commodity, but my view on its delivery has changed very much over the last decade. I actually agree that information deliery should be a utility. I am quickly agreeing that the government should pay for, instal, and maintain a FTTH network that private corporations can sell products "on". I agreed with the notion in the '40's and '50's that public funds should promote and up-keep a national road system for the flow of goods to promote capitalism. I believe the "internet" should be our generation's Eisenhower Interstate. |
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| said by markofmayhem:I have always, always been against government intervention of commodities. I still see broadband as a commodity, but my view on its delivery has changed very much over the last decade. I actually agree that information deliery should be a utility. I am quickly agreeing that the government should pay for, instal, and maintain a FTTH network that private corporations can sell products "on". I agreed with the notion in the '40's and '50's that public funds should promote and up-keep a national road system for the flow of goods to promote capitalism. I believe the "internet" should be our generation's Eisenhower Interstate. Eisenhowers interstate was'nt built for the convienence of drivers though. That capitol development had a dual purpose. It was a way to move troops throughout the US in case of Soviet attack. You have to remember the paranoia of the 50's was a staple in gov before the MAD mentality took hold.
Currently, your idea could be viewed as an investment in the future of our economy, which is equally important.
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me1212
join:2008-11-20
Pleasant Hill, MO | reply to markofmayhem
Could you elaborate on that more? Like do you mean comcast verizon and tw could all offer tv over said FTTH and the costumer could choose which one has the best package(s) for them, same with ISPs and VoIP companies? |
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| I don't know if he meant FTTH, or the idea of splitting the nations telecom infrastructure in 2 that some one suggested yesterday in here. One would be a physical plant possibly owned by gov which would in turn lease the lines to competitors giving everyone the same footing.
There are numerous conflicting laws and practices that would have to be addressed as well laws intervening into private property. However, I think it's becoming apparent to many that the status quo is rapidly becoming unacceptable.
Any dialogue in this respect is good because now it seems these stories are becomming mainstream, not just here at BBR
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me1212
join:2008-11-20
Pleasant Hill, MO | He said: "I am quickly agreeing that the government should pay for, instal, and maintain a FTTH network" |
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bn1221
join:2009-04-29
Cortland, NY | reply to S_engineer
Eisenhowers interstate:
Also had the purpose of Air Force bomber landing runways. One mile in every 5 had to be perfectly straight. Essentially they made 5 mile chunks of straight and the other 20 (of a 25 mile segment) were allowed to be more curvy. 5 mile runway will handle a B52 |
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