BillsNYC Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/03/16/...for-faster-web/ When you hear $15 billion to achieve internet speeds to the entire country that is 25 times faster than what we have today in only 10 years, it sounds like one hell of a bargain considering the spending of the last 10 years. Probably the smartest investment I've seen our gov't make in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok...now this article says $350 billion. Still not a bad investment. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8569157.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Ok...now this article says $350 billion. Still not a bad investment. I can't imagine why the government would spend a nickel on this. If there is a market for faster internet service, the providers of these services will build out the infrastructure and sell the service to those that want to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 I can't imagine why the government would spend a nickel on this. If there is a market for faster internet service, the providers of these services will build out the infrastructure and sell the service to those that want to buy it. Because it would accelerate the US transition out of the stone age and into the information age. In 10 years everybody will have access to high speed internet, everything could move over to data. Letting private companies handle it means it prob won't happen in our lifetime. It'd pay off long term for growth in the US and create jobs, it'd have the same impact as Eisenhower's highway system. I marketed Verizon FiOS for two years when nobody knew what it was, I know the way they think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Because it would accelerate the US transition out of the stone age and into the information age. In 10 years everybody will have access to high speed internet, everything could move over to data. Letting private companies handle it means it prob won't happen in our lifetime. It'd pay off long term for growth in the US and create jobs, it'd have the same impact as Eisenhower's highway system. I marketed Verizon FiOS for two years when nobody knew what it was, I know the way they think. Stick to bashing quarterbacks. Stone age technology-wise? Where the hell are you hiding? Won't happen in our lifetime if private companies do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Stick to bashing quarterbacks. Stone age technology-wise? Where the hell are you hiding? Won't happen in our lifetime if private companies do it? Yes, stone age, 100 million americans don't have high speed internet, that's 1 in 3. Ever been to England? Way more advanced technologically in every day life than we are. Yes, won't happen. Wiring for Verizon FiOS started over 5 years ago in NY and guess what? Most don't have access to it. I live in NYC and I don't even have access to it. You think they could bring access to EVERYBODY in 10 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yes, stone age, 100 million americans don't have high speed internet, that's 1 in 3. Anyone else remember the 1970's, when we were beating each other about the head with mastodon femurs and trying to stay warm at night without the benefits of fire? I'm so glad we've finally reached the Stone Age. Ever been to England? Way more advanced technologically in every day life than we are. You say that as though it's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 You say that as though it's a good thing. Yes, when you see what London has and you come back to NYC and want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 9th amendment. Everyone has a God given right to high speed internet. The founding fathers had that in the constitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yes, when you see what London has and you come back to NYC and want it Because all Americans need is greater access to Twitter and Facebook. You let kids play with loaded handguns, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Because all Americans need is greater access to Twitter and Facebook. You let kids play with loaded handguns, too? Here's what "free" health care and "free" internet costs in the UK. 2010-11 income tax rates Basic rate: 20% £0 - 37,400 Higher rate: 40% £37,401-£150,000 Additional rate: 50% Over £150,000 British pound = $1.51. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Yes, when you see what London has and you come back to NYC and want it **** food and bad teeth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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