It sounds almost as bad as what's going on in the UK. The current "superfast broadband" contracts have been offered to BT (former state run telecoms monopoly) across England and Wales and local projects for innovation have been turned away. [0]
No, not really. Its certain areas where there are broad band black spots. Your post implies is a UK thing.
On top of that, the idea is to get it done, as opposed to mucking around waiting for "innovation", which was happening to fill the gap. That gap is being closed. People in BB black spots want a decent connection at a reasonable price, not innovation. And frankly they want and need it ASAP.
As for the innovators, they can still innovate if they like. Just not off the premium backs of people in black spots.
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It sounds almost as bad as what's going on in the UK. The current "superfast broadband" contracts have been offered to BT (former state run telecoms monopoly) across England and Wales and local projects for innovation have been turned away. [0]
[0] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24919148
No, not really. Its certain areas where there are broad band black spots. Your post implies is a UK thing.
On top of that, the idea is to get it done, as opposed to mucking around waiting for "innovation", which was happening to fill the gap. That gap is being closed. People in BB black spots want a decent connection at a reasonable price, not innovation. And frankly they want and need it ASAP.
As for the innovators, they can still innovate if they like. Just not off the premium backs of people in black spots.