The FCC has just submitted its National Broadband plan to Congress. The plan is pretty ambitious; the FCC wants at least 100 million U.S. homes to have access to affordable broadband of at least 100Mbps download speeds. Likening broadband to electricity, the executive summary calls the technology “a foundation for economic growth, job creation, global competitiveness and a better way of life.” Congress directed the FCC to develop a National Broadband Plan early last year. This would ensure that every American “has access to broadband capability.” Congress further stipulated that the plan include a detailed strategy for how this goal would be achieved affordably and with maximum efficiency.The four points outlined in the plan are:Design policies to ensure competitionEnsure efficiency in asset management and allocationsReform current deployment services in high-cost areasReform policies to maximize the benefits of broadband when used in public sectors like educat…[...]

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FCC’s Broadband Plan Heads to Congress