U.S. Broadband Still Relatively Slow > Comparison...

reply to pandora

Re: Comparison...

It won't be economically viable in the short-term no. But a recent report by the USDA has demonstrated the significant long-term positive economic effects of broadband on rural areas.

Not to mention over the long-term, even with a somewhat lower uptake rate on the fiber, the initial capital investment will be paid off.

Maybe broadband via wireless for some hard to serve rural areas would suffice. In the U.S. we have many areas with low population density, and it makes providing service expensive. Rural charm may involve being remote from not only people, but various types of services.
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reply to pandora
First I did not insult you, I simply pointed out the shear stupidity and lack of vision in your very short sighted comment. If you should be judged by this one comment, let me know.

I would be happy to debate this with you all day. Lets start with the fact that I am assuming there in Nebraska where you saw "that sign" you were on a road that was provided by the government weren't you? Or was this a dirt trail created by many other cars that traveled before you like back in the 1800's?

I will also assume that when you arrived 157 miles at that next service station you would be able to use their phone and they had electricity and running water all of which were there because they were REQUIRED to be there.

Or are you suggesting that a service station that is that remote earns enough money that it paid the 10,000's if not millions of dollars to provide all those services (road, phone, water, electricity) to itself and continues to bask in the cash to maintain those services?

Bring the debate on if you think you have one.

LOL, I guess you have no grounds to stand on a debate with so you repost a little of nothing.

Well played, now tuck your tail and go hide under the bed.

No Skippy,

I've done over 8,000 posts in these forums, and had more than my share of debates. Your antagonistic and insulting attitude aren't really demonstrating an interest in debate.
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"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use."

Pathetic. If you can't debate it just say so. No reason to hide behind "I've done over 8,000 posts in these forums, and had more than my share of debates. Your antagonistic and insulting attitude aren't really demonstrating an interest in debate."