1. FCC says a major reason for low adoption of broadband in the US is price.
2. FCC also reminds us that there’s a looming spectrum crisis.
Let’s assume mobile phones providing high-speed Internet access require additional spectrum. But they’re also going to need much more deeply-available fiber – mobile communications need to jump quickly to a wire in order to provide true high-speed access. More infrastructure is needed.
Berkman reminds us that having much more deeply-available, open access fiber will also lower the price of high-speed Internet access connections. Competition is generally agreed to have a favorable impact on price. Lower price, greater adoption.
All of this seems to point to a serious focus on the provision of Internet access, and on the pro-competitive conditions under which this access is provided.
Meanwhile:
3. General-purpose transport providers are joining together to fend off any potential regulatory focus on any of this.