Open Access Rules Touted as Prescription for Low U.S. Broadband Rank
BroadbandCensus.com, November 20, 2009
By Christina Kirchner
The United States has lost a lot of ground concerning internet expansion, adoption and affordability, according to telecom experts. Having a system of mandatory open access to telecom infrastructure in the European Union and Britain has proven successful not only at offering affordable broadband, but also promoting Internet growth.
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