In a speech President Bush made in New Mexico on Friday, he called for universal and affordable broadband Internet access by 2007. He is suggesting that Congress not tax Internet access either. His point is that broadband will speed the flow of information and spark innovation.
The fact is that broadband growth in the U.S. is slowing. The rate of growth is expected to drop to about 16% by 2007, down from 36% this year. The President is suggesting that lower prices will push the growth rate higher.
While I agree that the Internet is a great enabler, we must get security and reliability under control in order to gain the greatest benefits from it. Spam, Viruses and phishing cause many to be nervous about using the Internet for anything more than basic research. Once these issues are resolved I believe another phase of Internet growth will occur. In the meantime, cheaper access will be greatly appreciated! Now, about those gas prices?
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