Surfing At the Speed of . . . Whatever's Available

The broadband debate continues, but more recent research suggests that nearly 60% of Americans are satisfied with dial-up modem speeds. And since penetration rates for broadband services are still tiny, what's the fuss all about? The United States is never going to spend tax money to subsidize the build-out of a nationwide broadband network, and there still isn't a "killer app" spurring demand for broadband connections, so the policy arguments are really much ado about nothing. Even if you build it, they will not come.

 Posted by glenn