Broadband Stimulus: Diverging Views on How to Spur Broadband Investment
Although there is consensus on the critical need for broadband stimulus, there are clear divides on how the money should be spent. Do we utilize tax subsidies or targeted grants? Who receives the subsidies? Should we provide subsidies to existing cable and telecom providers, or focus on supporting new competitors? Should we strictly target subsidies to spur build-out in rural or under-served areas? Are there speed requirements? Do we include local governments, community groups, and NGOs? What about programs to increase adoption?
Panelists will debate these key questions and present their plans and ideas for a broadband stimulus.
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