Why Internet speed is far less important than you think
The digital strategies of countries in the developed world are predicated on the aspiration that all citizens, no matter where they choose to live and work, should be connected at all times to a broadband Internet connection. The fundamental content of these policies has been unchanged since the Internet first became a commercial reality – the only substantive change has been to the definition of a broadband connection. Whereas once a broadband connection was defined as “anything faster than dial-up,” over time it has changed to reflect the current technological frontier and the needs of applications deemed necessary for citizens to fully participate in their respective societies. The FCC’s current definition of “broadband” is 25 Mbps and up. In cities that have invested in ultra-fast fiber networks, such as Cedar Falls, Iowa; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; and Lafayette, Louisiana, 100 Mbps has become the new baseline.
Why Internet speed is far less important than you think
Πηγή: TechPolicyDaily.com
