Re: [WISPA] America's InternetDisconnect
Peter R. wrote: FCC Commissioner Mike Copps writes an editorial for the Wash. Post http://tinyurl.com/ymuanq America's Internet Disconnect By Michael J. Copps Wednesday, November 8, 2006; Page A27 America's record in expanding broadband communication is so poor that it should be viewed as an outrage by every consumer and businessperson in the country. Too few of us have broadband connections, and those who do pay too much for service that is too slow. It's hurting our economy, and things are only going to get worse if we don't do something about it. Where was he on net neutrality? Where was he when ATT and Bellsouth merged? Is he just blowin' more smoke? Or did he just wake up from a six-year slumber? bw -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] America's InternetDisconnect
Peter R. wrote: FCC Commissioner Mike Copps writes an editorial for the Wash. Post http://tinyurl.com/ymuanq America's Internet Disconnect By Michael J. Copps Wednesday, November 8, 2006; Page A27 America's record in expanding broadband communication is so poor that it should be viewed as an outrage by every consumer and businessperson in the country. Too few of us have broadband connections, and those who do pay too much for service that is too slow. It's hurting our economy, and things are only going to get worse if we don't do something about it. Where was he on net neutrality? Where was he when ATT and Bellsouth merged? Is he just blowin' more smoke? Or did he just wake up from a six-year slumber? He was in the 2 person minority on a 5 person commission... he couldn't act. I suspect that now that their has been a shift of power in Washington, he will be a more vocal dissent... After all, if the Democrats take the Whitehouse in 2008, the new president will be appointing a new FCC Chairman. - Larry -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] America's InternetDisconnect
I would be real happy if they would just overhaul the Erate program- just enforce the policy they already have in place. I cant think of a single program that has greater ability to foster rural broadband investment than this. c There's nothing here about entreprenurial types being the stars of the internet spread, it's the failure of government to make it happen. The solution to our broadband crisis must ultimately involve public-private initiatives like those that built the railroad, highway and telephone systems. Combined with an overhaul of our universal service system to make sure it is focusing on the needs of broadband, this represents our best chance at recapturing our leadership position. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] America's InternetDisconnect
Brian, Commissioner Copps has been very vocal on this issue for years. There is nothing new in this editorial that he has not mentioned time and time again. He is only 1 of 5 commissioners though so there is only so much he can do if he is outvoted. Regards, Dawn DiPietro Where was he on net neutrality? Where was he when ATT and Bellsouth merged? Is he just blowin' more smoke? Or did he just wake up from a six-year slumber? bw -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
